Kerala Governor signs a Bill, reserves seven for Presidential assent Context The gubernatorial assent to the Bill occurred after the Supreme Court requested that Mr. Khan’s office be considered in its recent decision holding Governors accountable for acting within the four corners of the State […]
Governor holds no veto power over Bills, says SC Context The Supreme Court has ruled that if a Governor refuses to sign a bill, he must return it to the State assembly “as soon as possible” with a request to reconsider the proposed legislation. What […]
Kerala govt. moves Supreme Court against Governor over pending Bills Context The Kerala government has asked the Supreme Court to declare that Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has “failed to exercise his Constitutional powers and duties” by keeping the bills passed by the State Assembly for […]