Tamil Nadu has moved the Supreme Court against Governor R N Ravi’s decision to refer the Kalaignar University Bill, 2025 to the President instead of granting assent. The state calls the action “illegal, patently unconstitutional, and void-ab-initio.”
NEW DELHI: On Friday (8th Feb): The Supreme Court of India has raised concerns over a “deadlock” caused by Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi not taking a decision on bills passed by the legislative assembly. The court questioned how the state government could function if the Governor neither approved nor communicated his reasons for withholding assent.
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.
In recent development, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, has raised serious questions regarding the prolonged delay by the Tamil Nadu Governor in acting on several Bills sent for his assent. The apex court’s inquiry comes in the wake of a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu […]