Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Supreme Court to Hear Presidential Reference on Bill Timelines
The Supreme Court is going to discuss whether there should be deadlines for the President and Governors to decide on state laws.
The President wants the court's advice after a previous ruling.
Starting August 19, the court will hear arguments, looking at whether the courts can review the President's and Governors' actions, and if there should be time limits for their decisions.
They will also examine whether the court can set a timeframe for bills.
The court has set a specific schedule for all the parties to be heard on this matter.
Supreme Court sets timeline for hearing President's reference on bill approval.
Hearing to begin August 19, focusing on maintainability of the reference initially.
Centre and supporting states to be heard August 19-26.
States opposing the reference will be heard August 28 and September 2, 3, and 9.
The President seeks clarity on the justiciability of actions and potential timelines for dealing with state bills.
- Who
- Supreme Court, President Droupadi Murmu, and various states.
- What
- Supreme Court to hear President's reference on timelines for Governors and President regarding state bills.
- When
- Hearing starts August 19, 2024.
- Where
- Supreme Court.
- Why
- To address questions about setting timelines for Governors and President to act on state bills.
Supporting the Reference
Opposing the Reference
Views on Reference
Supporting the Reference
Supports the Presidential reference.
Opposing the Reference
Opposes the Presidential reference.
Main Concerns
Supporting the Reference
Supports imposing timelines.
Opposing the Reference
Opposes imposing timelines.
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Case Type
- Presidential Reference
- Main Issue
- Timelines for Bill Assent
- Hearing Start Date
- August 19, 2024
- Related Parties
- President, Governors, Centre, States
Sources
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TN urges SC to dismiss Presidential reference on Guv's powers
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Kerala Challenges Presidential Reference On Governor's Assent Deadlines In Supreme Court
Important matters listed before Supreme Court on Tuesday
SC fixes schedule for hearing Presidential Reference on timeline for assent to state bills
SC Fixes Schedule for Hearing Presidential Reference on Timeline for Assent to State Bills
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