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Supreme Court Hears Presidential Reference on Governors’ Powers: Implications for Reservation Policies Why in the News ? The Supreme Court Constitution Bench is hearing a Presidential reference under Article 143(1) regarding the powers of Governors and the President in giving assent to state Bills, including those related to reservation policies such as the Maratha reservation …
Read MorePresidential Reference Challenged by Two Southern States Why in News? Tamil Nadu and Kerala have opposed the Presidential Reference in the Supreme Court, arguing it seeks a review of an already settled judgment regarding the powers of Governors under Articles 200 and 201, calling the reference misleading and unconstitutional. This challenge raises significant constitutional questions …
Read MoreSupreme Court Reviews Timelines for Governor Assent Why in the News? The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union and all States over a Presidential reference on whether governors and the President must act within specified timelines when handling bills passed by state legislatures, affecting constitutional practices nationwide. About Supreme Court Steps In on …
Read MorePresidential Reference and Governor’s Role in Legislation: Supreme Court of India to Weigh In Syllabus: GS-2: Judiciary, Indian Constitution, Constitutional Bodies, Role of Governor, Co-operative Federalism, Federalism, Centre-State Relations Focus: A recent Presidential Reference under Article 143 of the Indian Constitution seeks the Supreme Court of India’s advisory opinion on the powers of a Governor …
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