Today, on 2nd September, in the Presidential Reference Row, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, representing West Bengal, said that the legislature’s sovereign acts cannot be implemented by the Executive. The Governor cannot withhold bills, and at no stage does the Executive possess legislative authority.
Today, On 2nd September, In the Presidential Reference hearing, CJI Gavai clarified that the Supreme Court will not decide the matter based on which political dispensation is in power or was in power, stressing focus only on constitutional interpretation.
Today, On 2nd September, in the Presidential Reference Row, CJI B.R. Gavai clarified that the Supreme Court is not dealing with issues of individual States but only interpreting constitutional provisions, stressing the focus remains on legal questions under Articles 200 and 201.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Centre told the Supreme Court that fixing timelines for President and Governors to act on Bills would upset the constitutional balance, stressing such powers are “non-justiciable.” SG Tushar Mehta warned that judicial overreach could trigger “constitutional disorder.”
The Supreme Court will hear the Presidential reference on timelines for Governors and the President to act on State Bills from August 19. CJI-led Bench to first decide if the reference is legally maintainable.
The Supreme Court will hear later today a crucial Presidential Reference on delays by Governors and the President in acting on State Bills. Kerala and Tamil Nadu oppose it as “not maintainable.”
