Supreme Court issues notice to States and Centre on President's reference regarding powers of President and Governors
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, has issued formal notices to all States and the Union government regarding a Presidential Reference. The reference seeks clarity on the powers of the President and Governors in granting assent to State Bills, a matter affecting the entire country. The court will address questions on whether judicial powers extend to imposing timelines on these constitutional authorities under Articles 200 and 201, and the scope of Article 142 in substituting constitutional powers. This follows a previous judgment where the court deemed a Governor's actions illegal for delaying assent to Bills.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court has issued notices to all States and the Union government on a Presidential Reference concerning the powers of the President and Governors.
- The reference seeks clarity on imposing timelines for assent to State Bills and the extent of judicial powers under Article 142.
- The issue affects all States and the entire country, with the Supreme Court committed to answering the President's questions.
- The court will examine if constitutional powers of the President/Governors can be substituted by judicial orders under Article 142.
Exam Facts
- Presidential Reference made under Article 143 of the Constitution.
- Articles 200 and 201 deal with the process of Governors granting or withholding assent to Bills.
- Article 142 grants the Supreme Court power to pass any decree or order necessary for doing complete justice.
- The Bench included Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, P.S. Narasimha, and A.S. Chandurkar.
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