Tamil Nadu CM Stalin says 'no rest until amending Constitution to fix timelines for Governors'Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin declared no rest until the Constitution is amended. This amendment will set timelines for Governors to...
21 Nov, 2025, 11.37 AM IST
Presidential reference: SC says it cannot impose timelines for Governors, President to act on Bills, also can't grant 'deemed assent'The Supreme Court has ruled on the powers of Governors regarding state Bills. Governors cannot indefinitely delay assent to Bills passed by...
20 Nov, 2025, 08.25 PM IST
SC holds timelines cannot be fixed for governor for giving assent to bills passed by assemblyThe Supreme Court has ruled against fixing timelines for governors to assent to bills. This decision follows a previous instance where the ...
20 Nov, 2025, 11.11 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
Can constitutional provisions have time limits: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court is deliberating on setting time limits for constitutional matters, particularly concerning the President and Governors. T...
10 Sep, 2025, 12.03 AM IST
If constitutional functionaries don't discharge duties, can courts' hands be tied, SC asksThe Supreme Court questioned the Centre regarding potential limitations on constitutional courts if constitutional functionaries fail to ac...
21 Aug, 2025, 03.53 PM IST
Presidential reference hearing: CJI B R Gavai says judicial activism shouldn't become judicial terrorismChief Justice of India B.R. Gavai stated that judicial activism should not become "judicial terrorism" during a Supreme Court hearing on wh...
21 Aug, 2025, 01.03 PM IST
SC asks whether harmony between governor, state govt exists as envisioned by Constitution framersThe Supreme Court is examining the constitutional expectations of harmony between governors and state governments, questioning if these exp...
20 Aug, 2025, 12.27 PM IST
Imposing fixed timelines on Guvs, Prez would lead to 'constitutional disorder': Centre to SCThe Centre has cautioned the Supreme Court that imposing fixed timelines on governors and the president for acting on state bills would dis...
16 Aug, 2025, 05.55 PM 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
Presidential reference on SC's timeline for bill assent sparks a legal debateA Presidential reference has ignited legal discussions regarding the Supreme Court's directive to establish timelines for Governors and the...
16 May, 2025, 08.48 AM IST
President questions Supreme Court’s ruling on deadlines for assent to state BillsPresident Murmu has sought the Supreme Court's opinion on the constitutionality of its ruling that set deadlines for governors and the Pres...
15 May, 2025, 04.02 PM IST
Row over Bills: SC to examine if Tamil Nadu verdict covers issues raised by KeralaThe Supreme Court will hear Kerala's plea against the Governor on May 6. The court will check if a recent judgement on a similar Tamil Nadu...
22 Apr, 2025, 04.09 PM IST
SC to consider pleas of Kerala against Guv over delay in approving bills passed by HouseThe Supreme Court will hear Kerala's petition against the governor on May 6. Kerala alleges delay in approving bills passed by the state as...
22 Apr, 2025, 12.56 PM IST
In a first, SC fixes timeline for governors to give assent to bills passed by assembliesThe Supreme Court has mandated governors to act on state legislature-passed bills within one to three months, emphasizing the urgency of Ar...
08 Apr, 2025, 10.18 PM IST
Take proactive steps to facilitate return of Pandits: Manoj SinhaJammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said government officials must take proactive steps to facilitate the return of Kashmiri Pa...
17 Jul, 2021, 11.20 PM IST