Supreme Court Clarifies: No Timelines Can Bind President and Governors on Bill Approvals

Nov 20, 2025 03:37 pm CST

The Supreme Court has ruled that the President and state Governors cannot be bound by timelines for approving Bills, clarifying that their actions are not subject to judicial review until a Bill becomes law. This decisive judgment responds to President Droupadi Murmu's constitutional queries following a controversial verdict in the Tamil Nadu Governor case, reinforcing the separation of powers doctrine while acknowledging that prolonged, unexplained inaction may invite limited judicial scrutiny.