Supreme Court to Address Presidential Queries on Governor's Role in Bill Approval
The Supreme Court's Constitution bench will deliberate on President Murmu's referral of 14 legal questions concerning the time and manner for governors and the President to act on state assembly bills. Under Article 143 (1), these inquiries are deemed crucial and of significant public importance.
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In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has decided to examine 14 essential questions posed by President Droupadi Murmu. These questions revolve around the prescribed timelines for governors and the President in acting on bills passed by state assemblies, as per the Supreme Court's ruling on April 8.
The Constitution bench, under Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, P S Narasimha, and A S Chandurkar, is set to determine these timelines on July 29, with hearings commencing mid-August. This examination stems from President Murmu's usage of Article 143 (1), which allows the President to seek the Supreme Court's opinion on matters of substantial public significance.
The key topics include the mandates for governors under Article 200 and Presidential powers under Article 201. Additionally, the bench will consider the extent to which judicial intervention can prescribe timelines and other procedural aspects for governors and the President when handling state legislation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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