Today, On 6th February, A Supreme Court bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan framed key questions in the dispute between the Tamil Nadu government and the Governor over withholding assent to bills. The court is hearing arguments from senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, representing the state. The issue revolves around the Governor’s delay in approving legislation passed by the Assembly. The case highlights ongoing tensions between the state government and the Raj Bhavan.
In the Supreme Court, Tamil Nadu criticized the governor for creating a “constitutional deadlock” with alleged “malice.” The state government accused him of delaying key decisions and obstructing governance. The issue has escalated into a legal battle. The court proceedings highlight growing tensions between state authorities and the governor.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday (17th Jan) urged Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and the ruling DMK government to resolve their ongoing conflict over the appointment of vice-chancellors for state-run universities. The court emphasized that the matter, which has been dragging on for years, must be settled soon.
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The West Bengal government challenged the Governor’s withholding of assent for eight bills in the Supreme Court, citing it as a violation of the Constitution and an impediment to governance and welfare. Tensions between the government and the Governor have escalated, leading to a defamation case and legal action to uphold constitutional provisions.
Today (22nd April): The Supreme Court has sought the response of West Bengal Governor, CV Ananda Bose, in connection with a PIL alleging inaction in assenting to bills passed by the State Assembly. The Court has instructed governors to promptly clear bills as per constitutional obligation. Similar pleas have been filed by other states, including Telangana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
Kerala has recently escalated its legal challenge against the Governor’s handling of legislative bills by approaching the Supreme Court. The state seeks to establish clear guidelines for the Governor’s role in either approving, reserving for the President’s consideration, or returning bills to the Legislative Assembly. This move marks the second time in two weeks that […]
The Kerala Government has escalated a legal challenge to the Supreme Court against a High Court judgment that declined to impose a deadline for the Governor’s assent to bills passed by the state legislature. This move comes after the High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that questioned the Governor of Kerala, Arif Mohammed […]
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, has expressed concern over the recurring theme of Governors acting on bills only after state governments are compelled to seek judicial intervention. This observation came during a hearing of a plea by the Punjab government, which pointed out that Governor Banwarilal Purohit had […]
In an unprecedented legal challenge, the Kerala Government has escalated its concerns to the Supreme Court, alleging that the Governor, Arif Mohammed Khan, has been derelict in his constitutional duty by delaying his assent to a series of bills passed by the State Assembly. This move underscores a deepening conflict between the state’s elected representatives […]
The Tamil Nadu Government has approached the Supreme Court, alleging that the state’s Governor, Dr. RN Ravi, is acting as a “political rival” and is obstructing the State Legislative Assembly’s duties by excessively delaying the consideration of bills passed by the Assembly. The state’s plea contends that the Governor’s inaction has led to a “constitutional […]