▪ A five – Judge constitutional Bench is examining a Presidential Reference regarding the
powers of governors in giving assent to state bills.
Why in the news?
▪ States (TN, WB) argue that governors are delaying or withholding Bills auditorily
The SC observed
▪ Governors cannot delay infinitely
Judges said
▪ Not justified to extend the deadline for the president and governors to approve bills.
