Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 07:55am on 13 Apr 2025,Sunday India
On April 8, 2025, the Supreme Court, addressing a dispute between Tamil Nadu's government and Governor R.N. Ravi, clarified that a Governor cannot indefinitely withhold assent to state legislature bills. The court emphasized that if a Governor deems a bill unconstitutional and reserves it for the President's consideration, the President should, under Article 143, seek the Supreme Court's opinion. While such an opinion isn't binding, it holds significant persuasive value. The judgment reinforces that Governors must act within constitutional confines, ensuring that the democratic process isn't stalled by unilateral decisions. This ruling aims to uphold the balance between state legislatures and gubernatorial authority, preserving the integrity of India's federal structure. (PC: Newsx & The Indian Express)
