Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal said Governor delays are no longer unchecked, calling the Presidential Reference verdict a 100% win for the States. Speaking to the media, he noted it lets States approach the Court over any inordinate delay by a Governor
Today, On 22nd July, CJI B.R. Gavai said, “We will list this next week and hear this mid August,” as the Supreme Court issued notices to the Union and all States on the President’s reference over timelines for Bill assent.
Supreme Court to examine President Murmu’s Article 143 reference on fixed timelines for Governors and the President. Hearing to begin on July 22 at 10:30 AM before a Constitution Bench led by CJI Gavai.
Today, On 16th June, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin Slammed Governor RN Ravi, saying he has not changed his ways despite the Supreme Court verdict and is deliberately holding back the Kalaignar University Bill, stalling key state development and welfare plans.
Tamil Nadu Governor cleared two Bills enabling nomination of persons with disabilities to local bodies, benefiting over 12,000 people. Reacting to the move, MK Stalin said, “He is afraid of the Supreme Court,” targeting the Governor.
