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RBI proposes upper layer NBFCs to be defined by absolute asset size of ₹1 lakh crore+Reserve Bank of India is proposing a new rule for identifying top NBFCs. A simple asset size of Rs 1 lakh crore will now determine classifi...11 Apr, 2026, 07.04 AM IST- SC asks if it can remain idle when governors fail in their duty, reserves verdict on presidential referenceThe Supreme Court, acting as the Constitution's custodian, questioned its inaction if a Governor fails in their duties, while reserving jud...11 Sep, 2025, 05.22 PM IST
- Governor withholding Bill without asking Assembly to reconsider is counterproductive: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court scrutinized the power of governors to withhold assent to bills passed by state legislatures, questioning if this power co...21 Aug, 2025, 12.36 AM IST
- SC fixes schedule for hearing Presidential Reference on timeline for assent to state billsThe Supreme Court will begin hearings on a Presidential Reference from August 19, examining whether timelines can be imposed for approving ...29 Jul, 2025, 11.17 AM IST
- Assent to bills: SC agrees to examine Droupadi Murmu's 14 questions on timelines for Governor, PresidentThe Supreme Court will consider President Droupadi Murmu's concerns about Governors' authority over state bills. A five-judge bench will ad...22 Jul, 2025, 01.20 PM IST
- SC questions governor's refusal to grant assent to TN bills, raises concerns over constitutionality of actionsThe Supreme Court questioned whether the governor's refusal to grant assent to bills passed by the Tamil Nadu state legislature defeats Art...11 Feb, 2025, 12.20 AM IST
- 'Adopted own procedure': SC questions TN governor's delay over assent to billsThe Supreme Court questions Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi for adopting his own procedures and the delay in assenting to bills passed by the ...06 Feb, 2025, 07.54 PM IST
- Lieutenant Governor bound by aid and advice of council of ministers of Delhi government: Supreme CourtA five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said the term "administration" with regard to powers of the lieuten...12 May, 2023, 11.40 AM IST
- By transgressing powers, BJP-appointed governors 'trampling upon democracy': ChidambaramBJP-appointed governors are "trampling upon democracy" by transgressing their powers, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said on Friday a...07 Apr, 2023, 12.34 PM IST
- MLC nomination: Maharashtra government readies itself for a legal battleThe state government has already taken legal opinion on the next course of action if the governor rejects the names, insiders in the ruling...16 Nov, 2020, 10.40 PM IST
- Hope President will intervene, instruct Rajasthan governor to convene Assembly session: Chidambaram"I sincerely hope that the President will take note of -- the erosion of democracy, the Constitution, violation of the Constitution -- and ...27 Jul, 2020, 10.07 PM IST
- President not in favour of two executive authorities in state: Hamid AnsariAnsari cited Mukherjee's remarks in his speech at the farewell ceremony for Mukherjee in the Central Hall of parliament.23 Jul, 2017, 09.06 PM IST
- Arunachal Pradesh Governor Rajkhowa defends his actions in SCEmbattled Arunachal Pradesh Governor J P Rajkhowa today strongly defended his actions of advancing assembly session in SC.10 Feb, 2016, 10.42 PM IST
- Eminent lawyers back AAP government's stand after it seeks opinionSupreme Court lawyers Rajeev Dhavan, in his letter, said that Chief Minister has a "perfect right" to a Chief Secretary of his choice.19 May, 2015, 01.31 PM IST
- Sanjay Dutt’s track record of public service may help him in getting pardon“It is up to the state governor to exercise his discretion if Dutt makes a plea for pardon,” senior lawyer Altaf Ahmed said.25 Mar, 2013, 04.20 AM IST
- Land scam: Karnataka Chief minister B S Yeddyurappa's petition to be placed before CJB S Yeddyurappa's plea challenging the sanction accorded for his prosecution by Governor H R Bhardwaj over alleged land scams will be place...18 Jul, 2011, 06.23 PM IST
- Centre to cite SC ruling to back Kerala guvEven as CPM in Kerala unleashed an attack on governor R S Gavai for going against the recommendation of state Cabinet on the prosecution of...11 Jun, 2009, 04.50 AM IST
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