Archive · 1 Jun 2025
President Withholds Malayalam Bill Assent, Violating Supreme Court Order
Imagine the President is like the final boss of a law-making game.
The state of Kerala sent her a bill about the Malayalam language, but she said no.
Normally, when the boss says no, they have to explain why, according to the Supreme Court, the highest judge in the land.
But this time, the President didn't give any reasons, which is against the rules.
This is a big deal because the Supreme Court said she has to explain herself.
Now, Kerala might have to go back to the Supreme Court to figure out what the President did.
The President withheld assent to the Malayalam Bill without giving reasons.
This action violates a Supreme Court order that mandates reasons for withholding assent.
The Supreme Court previously ruled on the necessity of providing reasons for withholding assent to Bills.
The Bill was returned to the State government without any explanation.
State government may challenge the President's action in the Supreme Court.
- Who
- The President withheld assent; the Supreme Court issued the judgment; P. Rajeeve, State Minister for Law; State government.
- What
- President withheld assent to the Malayalam Bill without providing reasons.
- When
- The President's action occurred after a Supreme Court judgment on April 8.
- Where
- Kerala
- Why
- The President's actions violated the Supreme Court's ruling that requires reasons for withholding assent to Bills.
- Bill in Question
- Malayalam Bill
- Judicial Body Involved
- Supreme Court
- President's Action
- Withheld assent without reasons
- State Affected
- Kerala
- Supreme Court's Judgment Date
- April 8