Supreme Court Criticizes Punjab and Tamil Nadu Governors for Delay in Bill Assent, CJI Chandrachud Cautions ‘Playing with Fire’

In a stern admonition, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, expressed its disapproval towards the governors of Punjab and Tamil Nadu for their delay in assenting to bills passed by the respective state assemblies. This rebuke came in response to allegations by the state governments accusing the governors […]

Supreme Court Urges Governors to Act on Bills Without Judicial Prompt

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 […]