Presidential Reference Sparks Debate on Governor and President's Bill Timelines
The Supreme Court is deliberating a presidential reference questioning the legality of setting fixed timelines on governors and the president in acting on state bills. The case, originating from Tamil Nadu, contests whether Article 143 allows the modification of judgments. The decision's implications could affect national legislative processes.
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday interrogated whether the president seeking views through a presidential reference on imposing fixed timelines on governors and the president for bill actions violates constitutional norms.
A five-judge Constitution bench, led by CJI B R Gavai, entertained this query amid opposition from Tamil Nadu and Kerala's counsel, who argued the reference's maintainability.
The ongoing debate, if resolved, might reshape legislative processes nationwide, as the court ponders over Article 143's applicability in modifying judicial decisions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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