Supreme Court's Landmark Verdict On Governor's Powers In Tamil Nadu Case

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In a massive win for the MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu government, the Supreme Court today ruled that Governor RN Ravi's decision to withhold assent to 10 key Bills was "illegal" and "arbitrary". The court ruled that the Governor cannot reserve Bills for the President after withholding assent.

"The action of the Governor to reserve the 10 bills for the President is illegal and arbitrary. Thus, the action is set aside. All actions taken by the Governor thereto for the 10 bills are set aside. These Bills shall be deemed to be cleared from the date it was re-presented to the Governor," the bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan said. The court said Governor Ravi did not act in "good faith".

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin described the verdict as "historic". "It's a big victory not just for Tamil Nadu but for all Indian states. DMK will continue to struggle for and win state autonomy and federal polity," he said.

Supreme Court's Landmark Verdict On Governor's Powers In Tamil Nadu Case

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The Supreme Court's recent verdict striking down the unilateral actions of Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi is being hailed as a significant victory for constitutional clarity. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed approval, noting the ruling serves as a stern warning to all Governors and the BJP-led central government.

The verdict, which favors the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government, mandates a timeline for Governors to grant assent to state legislature Bills, curbing indefinite delays used to undermine state governance. Siddaramaiah pointed out similar issues in Karnataka, where the Governor has delayed Bills, but emphasized his government's restraint.

Highlighting the systematic erosion of democratic federalism, Siddaramaiah criticized the BJP's approach of using Governors as proxies, undermining state autonomy. The Supreme Court's decision, he believes, will end unnecessary conflicts and rejuvenate the federal spirit in the country's democracy.

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