Supreme Court Clarifies Limits on Article 142 Powers: Implications for Tamil Nadu's Legislative Standoff with Governor

Nov 20, 2025 07:46 pm CST

The Supreme Court has clarified it cannot use special powers under Article 142 to declare bills as 'deemed passed,' creating uncertainty for Tamil Nadu's government seeking to implement 10 bills. This ruling shifts responsibility back to Governor RN Ravi, who now has discretionary authority regarding these twice-approved bills. The case highlights ongoing tensions between state governments and governors over legislative processes, with significant political implications ahead of next year's Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.