Supreme Court Issues Notice on Presidential Reference

On 22nd July 2025, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Union and all State governments on a Presidential Reference seeking clarity on whether the court can impose timelines and lay down guidelines for the conduct of Governors and the President in dealing with State Bills submitted for assent or reserved for their consideration.

  • In May 2025, President Droupadi Murmu exercised her powers under Article 143(1) and posed 14 crucial questions to the Supreme Court over its April 8, 2025 verdict that fixed timelines for governors and the President to act on bills passed by state assemblies.

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