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Pawan Kumar PandeyAIR 138· 2025

Question 2GS2GS2

The Supreme Court, in a recent verdict, prescribed a time period for the Governor's assent to state legislative bills. What are the implications of this judgment for cooperative federalism and legislative accountability in India? (Answer in 150 words)

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In Tamil Nadu governor case, Supreme court fixed time period of 1 month for governor to decide on assent to bills and 3 months for president to decide on bills referred to him by governor. Implication of this judgement on A Pave Cooperative federalism - Provides Goverance to act within the spirit of Article 163 i.e at an aid and advise of council of ministers. B Reduce centre-state tussle over reservation of bills. C Tamil Nadu Centre. (3) Upheld principles of democracy i.e will of the people is reflected by legislatures.

Negative: Further litigation in case instead of setting disputes amicably D Presidential reference sought under Article 143. E legislative accountability - governor can't decide on merit of the bill - has to give assent - may pass undemocratic legislations. F Reservation in private sector - erode rule of law legislature may webs freedom of speech and reporters in laws Violation of delegation of powers - judicial legislation activism by judiciary. The judgement gestures federal equilibrium but questions have been raised on issue of judicial activism.

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The judgement gestures federal equilibrium but questions have been raised on issue of judicial activism.

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Pawan Kumar Pandey

AIR 1382025

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GS2GS2

Topic

Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Federalism

Centre-State Relations and Governor's Powers

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