Archive · 19 Aug 2025
SC Debates TN, Kerala Opposition to Presidential Reference
The Supreme Court is examining a request from the President about setting deadlines for Governors and the President to act on state bills.
Tamil Nadu and Kerala question the court's involvement.
The central government fears deadlines might disrupt the Constitution.
The court previously decided the President should decide on bills reserved for her consideration within three months.
Supreme Court questions objections to Presidential Reference on bill timelines.
Tamil Nadu and Kerala governments contest the reference's maintainability.
President sought court opinion on timelines for Governors and President regarding state bills.
The Centre argues timelines could cause constitutional disorder.
Court previously set a three-month timeline for Presidential decisions on certain bills.
- Who
- Supreme Court, President, Governors, State Governments
- What
- Supreme Court hearing on Presidential Reference regarding bill timelines.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To determine if timelines can be imposed on Governors and the President for assent to state bills.
States' Perspective
Central Government's Perspective
Maintainability and Constitutional Balance
States' Perspective
State governments are contesting the maintainability of the Presidential Reference.
Central Government's Perspective
The Centre believes setting timelines could disrupt the constitutional equilibrium.
Nature of the Reference
States' Perspective
The reference is essentially the government's request.
Central Government's Perspective
The President is bound by the advice of the council of ministers.
- Legal Issue
- Presidential Reference on bill timelines
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Key Figures
- CJI B R Gavai, K K Venugopal, Abhishek Singhvi
- Main Contention
- Maintainability of Presidential Reference
- Article Referenced
- Article 143(1)
Sources
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SC Starts Hearing on Presidential Reference on Timeline for Assent to Bills
SC starts hearing on Presidential Reference on timeline for assent to bills
What is the Problem: SC to TN, Kerala on Opposition to Presidential Reference on Bill Timelines