On April 8, 2025, the Supreme Court of India clarified the roles of the President and Governor regarding State Bills, emphasizing judicial review of presidential actions under Article 201. The Court stated the President must decide on bills within three months and cannot use a pocket veto, demanding clear 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.
