Article 200 Governor powers

Why SC ruling on Tamil Nadu Guv stands out: Sparingly used powers invoked, strong message sent | Explained News

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The bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan invoked Article 142 to take over the role vested with the Governor in the lawmaking process. The extraordinary power to pass orders to do “complete justice” is sparingly used by the Court, especially when it involves other Constitutional authorities. The Court has also redrawn the … Read more

Tamil Nadu Government vs Governor: SC sets aside Tamil Nadu Governor’s move of withholding assent to Bills The ruling, impact

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In a significant ruling on the powers of a Governor, the Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi’s decision to withhold assent to 10 pending Bills, terming it illegal and erroneous in law. The decision has a bearing on the Governor’s role in Opposition-ruled states, which share a politically fraught … Read more