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Discharge of Governor & President’s functions under Arts 200/201 not justiciable; Not appropriate to judicially prescribe timelines: Supreme Court

The Court clarified that while the Governor continues to enjoy personal immunity, the constitutional office of the Governor is subject to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Constitutional scheme doesn’t grant any ‘pocket/absolute veto’ to the President & Governor in discharge of functions under Arts 200/201: SC

“Article 200 of the Constitution cannot be read in a manner which allows the Governor to not take action upon bills which are presented to him for assent and thereby delay and essentially roadblock the law-making machinery in the State”.

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Case Briefs Supreme Court

When can Governor & President’s exercise of powers under Arts. 200 and 201 respectively, come under Judicial Review? SC elucidates

The Court expressed hope and trust that the Governor and the Tamil Nadu Government would work in tandem and harmoniously keeping the interests and well-being of the people as their paramount consideration.

Case Briefs High Courts

Allahabad HC directs UP Congress Committee to clear UPSRTC dues of Rs. 266 Lakhs with 5% interest within 3 months

This matter has been pending since the year 1998 and after 25 years it could not be settled between the parties. Hence, Allahabad High Court has taken up the matter to be decided on merits.