Recent interventions by the Supreme Court in cases involving Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana have highlighted the contentious nature of this issue. Supreme Court’s StancePunjab Case: The Supreme Court ruled that Governors do not possess a veto over Bills passed by the state legislature. Telangana Case: The Court emphasized that Governors should act on Bills “as soon as possible,” implying urgency and constitutional duty. Constitutional and Federal ImplicationsThe Constitution provides Governors with the option to refer certain Bills to the President for consideration. ConclusionThe ongoing controversies over the Governors’ handling of state Bills highlight a critical area of constitutional law and federalism in India.

Source: The Hindu July 31, 2024 17:07 UTC