The Supreme Court’s ruling in Tamil Nadu’s case against its Governor sets strict limits on gubernatorial discretion. Legal experts warn this could mark a turning point toward judicial overreach in India’s federal system.
The Supreme Court Today (April 8) strongly criticized Governors for blocking elected state governments for political reasons. It reminded them to respect the people’s will and uphold the Constitution. Court ruled that Governors must act quickly on State bills and cannot block or delay them for political reasons. It declared Tamil Nadu Governor’s actions illegal and fixed strict timelines for future decisions.
Today, On 17th December, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the “One Nation, One Election” bill in the Lok Sabha, facing strong opposition, particularly from Congress. This proposal aims to synchronize elections nationwide, but critics fear it could undermine democracy and federalism. The ongoing parliamentary session is likely to intensify political confrontations.
The Kovind panel report reveals a divided stance on simultaneous elections in India. While four former Supreme Court Chief Justices support the idea, three former High Court Chief Justices and others express opposition, citing concerns over democratic integrity and regional issues. The report suggests implementing simultaneous elections and highlights challenges in execution.
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on November 21, 2023, to deliberate on the validity of reservations provided for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) communities in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. This decision comes in the wake of challenges posed to the Constitution(104th) Amendment Act 2019, which extended the political […]