Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin said the government will not relent until the Constitution is amended to ensure Governors act within fixed timelines on State Bills. He emphasized that Governors cannot delay or kill Bills, reaffirming the Supreme Court’s advisory opinion.
The Madras High Court upheld its interim stay on Tamil Nadu legislation altering the Governor’s authority to appoint Vice-Chancellors, asserting potential unconstitutionality. It refuted claims of interfering with a Supreme Court decision, emphasizing judicial duty and the necessity of addressing unconstitutional laws without delay, reinforcing commitments to justice and constitutional integrity.
In the ongoing Tamil Nadu government vs. Governor row, the Supreme Court emphasized that “authorities occupying high offices must uphold constitutional values.” The court criticized Governor RN Ravi’s actions, suggesting they were influenced by extraneous factors. Though the ruling came on April 8, 2025, it was made public only recently.
The Supreme Court is examining Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi’s prolonged delay in granting assent to state bills, bringing Article 200 under scrutiny. State of Tamil Nadu v. Governor of Tamil Nadu challenges the Governor’s authority to withhold assent indefinitely. The court has sought the Union government’s justification, as the case could reshape the Governor’s constitutional responsibilities and state governance.
The Supreme Court of India, addressing the ongoing tussle between the Tamil Nadu government and the state’s Governor over pending bills, emphasized the importance of maintaining a communication channel between the two constitutional authorities to resolve differences and prevent governance impasse. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices J.B. […]
In recent development, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, has raised serious questions regarding the prolonged delay by the Tamil Nadu Governor in acting on several Bills sent for his assent. The apex court’s inquiry comes in the wake of a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu […]