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.
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.
