Supreme Court Reverses Governor Bill Assent Timelines

The Supreme Court of India recently made a big decision about how governors handle bills passed by state governments.

Earlier, in April 2025, a smaller group of judges had said governors must approve or reject bills within a certain time.

But now, a larger group of judges has said there's no fixed time for governors to approve bills.

This means governors can take as long as they want, which some people think gives them too much power.

The article argues that governors should be elected by the states, not appointed by the central government, to make the system more democratic.

It suggests that governors should be chosen by the state assembly and local bodies, similar to how the President of India is elected.