Supreme Court Clarifies Governors, President Not Bound by Timelines for Assent: Constitution Bench Verdict
A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has ruled that governors and the President cannot be bound by judicially imposed timelines for granting assent to state bills. The verdict nullifies the April 8 judgment on “deemed assent,” reinforces separation of powers, and sets clear limits on judicial review while allowing intervention against deliberate inaction. … Read more