BREAKING | Assent To Bills | Day 3 | Governor Not a Postman, Has to Use Wisdom: Supreme Court Hears Battle Over Article 200

Assent To Bills | Day 3 | The Supreme Court Constitution Bench Today (Aug 20) heard a crucial Presidential reference on whether Governors and the President can delay or withhold Bills passed by State legislatures indefinitely. Key debates focus on the interpretation of Article 200 and whether judicial timelines can restrict constitutional powers.

BREAKING | Governor’s Office Is Not an Asylum for Retired Politicians, It Has Its Own Sanctity: SG Tushar Mehta Tells Supreme Court

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta Today (Aug 20) told the Supreme Court that the Governor’s office carries “sanctity” and cannot be treated as a political shelter. The Constitution gives the Governor independent powers, but the court questioned whether such powers could override elected governments.

BREAKING | Presidential Reference Row | “Has India Failed Its Constitution Makers’ Dream of Governor–State Harmony?”: Supreme Court

Presidential Reference Row | The Supreme Court Today (Aug 20) asked if harmony between governors and state governments, as imagined by Constitution makers, is truly working today. Heated exchanges between CJI, Solicitor General, and senior lawyers brought humour and sharp constitutional debates.

BREAKING | What’s Wrong In President Seeking A Presidential Reference?: CJI Gavai Over Governors’ Deadlines

The Supreme Court Constitution Bench Today (Aug 19) is hearing President Murmu’s reference on time limits for Governors to act on Bills. Kerala and Tamil Nadu oppose it, while the Centre backs it, leading to sharp legal exchanges.

Assent To Bills | Day 1 | “Is The Governor Above The Constitution?”: Supreme Court Agrees To Answer President Murmu’s 14 Explosive Questions on State Bills

Assent To Bills | Day 1 | Supreme Court Today (July 22) agreed to look into 14 important constitutional doubts raised by President Droupadi Murmu on how quickly Governors and the President must act on state bills. The hearing begins mid-August after fixing a timeline on July 29.

President Droupadi Murmu to Take Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam During Maha Kumbh Visit Tomorrow

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh, taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam and praying at significant sites like Akshayavat and the Bade Hanuman Temple. Her participation emphasizes the blend of heritage and modernity with a visit to the Digital Mahakumbh Experience Centre. Strict security measures are in place for the event.