Senior advocate Kapil Sibal criticized Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s comments on the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi’s actions. Sibal emphasized that governors must follow the council of ministers’ advice and condemned Dhankhar’s views on judicial overreach, asserting that withholding legislative bills undermines democracy and is unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court criticized Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, accusing him of showing scant respect for constitutional principles. The court emphasized that his actions were influenced by extraneous considerations, undermining the integrity of his office. This rebuke highlights concerns about the Governor’s conduct in relation to constitutional duties.
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, has raised questions regarding the actions of Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi in referring bills to the President after withholding assent. This development follows the Governor’s decision to withhold assent on ten bills, which were subsequently re-enacted by the Tamil Nadu Legislative […]
