September 09, 2025 10:05
Governors have no role in lawmaking, they are only titular heads, three Opposition-ruled States argue in Supreme Court
Three Opposition-ruled States argued against discretionary powers of Governors in withholding bills and said it is the role of legislature to make laws and Governors have no rule in it.
A five-judge Constitution bench on Wednesday (September 3, 2025) continued its hearing on the Presidential Reference which asked whether courts could impose timelines for Governors and the President to deal with bills passed by State assemblies.
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Presidential Reference hearing updates: Governors have no role in lawmaking, they are only titular heads, three Opposition-ruled States argue in SC
Presidential Reference hearing updates: Follow The Hindu’s live updates on SC’s Presidential Reference hearing on whether courts could impose timelines for Governors and the President to deal with bills passed by state assemblies.