Today, on 9th September, in the Presidential Reference Row, Supreme Court stressed that every constitutional power carries an inbuilt duty of reasonableness. “To exercise a constitutional power reasonably is inherent, it need not be superimposed,” Justice Narasimha observed during the Governor’s assent hearing.
Today, on 9th September, in the Presidential Reference Row, Karnataka told the Supreme Court that discretionary powers of Governors are constitutionally limited, stressing that ultimate sovereignty lies with the people and governance in a parliamentary democracy functions only through Cabinet responsibility and legislative supremacy.
Today, On 3rd September, In the Presidential Reference hearing, Kapil Sibal representing state of West Bengal tells Supreme Court, “Governor blocking bills makes Constitution unworkable.” The state emphasized that such discretionary powers of the Governor undermine the cabinet form of government and the principles of collective responsibility enshrined in the Constitution.
Today, On 3rd September, In the Presidential Reference hearing, Kapil Sibal told the Supreme Court that a Governor cannot examine the legislative competence of Bills, stressing that any discretion must strictly come from the Constitution and not through arbitrary delays that undermine state legislatures.
