Supreme Court Judgment and Felicitation in Tamil Nadu
The recent felicitation of Rajya Sabha Member by Tamil Nadu was in response to a favorable Supreme Court judgment for the State government.
Key Aspects of the Supreme Court Judgment
- Governors' Role:
- Governors should act based on the aid and advice of the Chief Minister and the Cabinet.
- The circumstances under which a Bill could be referred to the President by the Governor have been clarified.
- Time Frame for Governors:
- A Governor must act on a Bill within 30 days of receiving it.
- If a Bill is to be referred to the President, it must be done within three months.
- Democratic Autonomy:
- The judgment protects the autonomy of all States in India.
- It emphasizes that democratically-elected governments can seek legal recourse if Governors hinder governance.
Legal Implications
- The judgment is considered historic and sets precedents for governance in Indian states.
- In case of any review petition, it will be legally addressed.