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Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, will continue hearing on the Presidential reference, with opposing parties expected to present their arguments today.

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The Supreme Court asked the Centre and BJP-ruled States on Tuesday (August 26, 2025) that if courts can review a Governor’s recommendation for President’s rule, why cannot the judiciary examine a Governor for sitting on crucial State Bills for years together.

Supporting the Presidential Reference, the Centre and States like Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Haryana and the Union Territory of Puducherry argued that the judiciary cannot limit the President and Governors to deadlines.

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August 28, 2025 09:35
Supreme Court asks why judiciary can’t review inaction of Governors on bills
If courts can review a Governor’s recommendation for President’s rule, why cannot the judiciary examine a Governor for sitting on crucial State Bills for years together, Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, heading a Presidential Reference Bench, asked the Centre and BJP-ruled States on Tuesday.
“If the discretion exercised by a Governor under Article 356 of the Constitution can be judicially reviewed, why not the discretion under Article 200?” Chief Justice Gavai responded with a question to a submission made by the State of Maharashtra, represented by senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul, about the “wide” discretionary powers of Governors.
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Supreme Court asks why judiciary can’t review inaction of Governors on bills
Chief Justice questions why Governor's discretion under Article 200 can't be reviewed, sparking debate on legislative powers and judicial oversight.