In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India upheld the decision of the Madras High Court, refusing to direct the removal of Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji, who is implicated in a money laundering case. This ruling reaffirms the constitutional principle that a Governor cannot dismiss a Minister without the recommendation of the […]
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 […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has decided to refer the challenge against the Delhi Services Ordinance to a Constitution Bench. The ordinance, which vests control over civil servants in Delhi with the Central government’s nominee, the Lieutenant Governor, has been a subject of contention between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led […]
In a significant development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has lodged a complaint with President Droupadi Murmu against Governor R.N. Ravi, alleging bias and unfitness for the constitutional post. The Chief Minister’s grievances include unnecessary delays in granting assent to bills adopted by the State Legislative Assembly, hindrance in sanctioning prosecution for accused persons, […]