President Droupadi Murmu, has made a reference to the Supreme Court, under Article 143 of the Constitution, on certain questions of law and has sought its opinion on those questions.
The current reference is a result of a recent Supreme Court judgment that had specified timelines for Governors and the President to act on Bills passed by State legislatures. The court had also held that decisions by Governors and the President on such Bills are subject to judicial review.
What is a Presidential reference? | Explained
President Droupadi Murmu seeks Supreme Court opinion under Article 143, sparking debate on advisory jurisdiction and constitutional interpretation.
