Constitution Bench
Supreme Court Clarifies: President and Governors Cannot Be Bound by Timelines for Bill Approval
Nov 20, 2025 05:01 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the President and state Governors cannot be constrained by timelines when approving Bills. In response to President Droupadi Murmu's constitutional queries, a five-judge Constitution bench led by Chief Justice BR Gavai unanimously determined that imposing judicial deadlines would contradict constitutional provisions. The court clarified that presidential and gubernatorial actions remain outside judicial review until a Bill becomes law, overruling previous judgments on 'deemed assent.'
Supreme Court Hearing on Petition to Restore Jammu and Kashmir's Statehood: Constitutional Mandate and Federal Implications
Oct 10, 2025 01:19 pm CST
The Supreme Court is examining a petition seeking immediate restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir as directed by the Constitution Bench in December 2023. Despite the central government's assurance that J&K's Union territory status is temporary, no action has been taken, prompting concerns about violations of India's federal structure. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged all political parties to support a parliamentary bill for statehood restoration, warning that downgrading states sets a dangerous constitutional precedent.