RN Ravi
Supreme Court Clarifies: Presidents and Governors Face No Timelines for Approving State Legislation
Nov 20, 2025 04:47 pm CST
The Supreme Court has ruled that the President of India and state Governors are not bound by timelines when approving legislation passed by state governments. The clarification came during a hearing addressing a Presidential reference on an earlier verdict regarding Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's withholding of assent for state bills. The court stated that while these constitutional authorities have discretionary powers, prolonged inaction on bills can still invite limited judicial directives.
Tamil Nadu Governor Clears 95% Bills Within 3 Months: Raj Bhavan Clarifies Amid Supreme Court Challenge
Nov 07, 2025 11:59 pm CST
The Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan has clarified that Governor RN Ravi has approved 81% of bills passed since 2021, with 95% cleared within three months. This statement comes amid tensions with the DMK government, which has approached the Supreme Court over the Kalaignar University Bill. The ongoing dispute centers on control of state universities and reflects broader conflicts between opposition-led states and governors appointed by the central government.
Tamil Nadu Takes Supreme Court Action Against Governor's Bill Referral: Constitutional Battle Over University Governance
Oct 16, 2025 02:34 am CST
The Tamil Nadu government has challenged Governor RN Ravi in the Supreme Court over his decision to refer the Physical Education and Sports University Amendment Bill to the President instead of granting assent. This constitutional dispute centers on who controls Vice-Chancellor appointments, highlighting tensions between state autonomy and central regulations in India's federal system.