Supreme Showdown: Presidential Reference on Timelines for Governors
The Supreme Court deliberated on whether timelines can be imposed on the president and governors for acting on state legislature bills. The query arises from a presidential reference under scrutiny by a five-judge bench. Key issues include institutional integrity and the constitutional powers of the president and governors.
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In a pivotal legal inquiry, the Supreme Court of India contemplated the legitimacy of imposing defined timelines on the president and governors for their decisions on state legislature bills. This question, posed through a presidential reference, has been challenged by governments of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, who questioned its maintainability.
Arguments highlighted existing judgments under Article 200 concerning governors' discretionary powers in states like Punjab and Telangana. Advocates argued that these matters are already settled, and the presidential reference maybe unwarranted.
As the hearing progresses, the court's decision will address broader implications for India's constitutional framework and the division of powers among its governing bodies.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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