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Governor pocket veto art 200
Case BriefsSupreme 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”.

Published on April 14, 2025April 16, 2025By Sucheta
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governor president power judicial review
Case BriefsSupreme 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.

Published on April 14, 2025April 16, 2025By Sucheta
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ministry of finance
Legislation UpdatesNotifications

Government appoints IAS Sanjay Malhotra as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India

The 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Shaktikanta Das, served at the post for 6 years.

Published on December 10, 2024December 10, 2024By Anushka
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Telangana High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Telangana HC directs State to consider Mohammed Ali Hyder’s candidature as Shia Community’s representative before State Legislative Council

Petitioners sought relief under Article 226 of the Constitution, to consider the letter and do the needful by nominating a Shia Muslim community member in Telangana Legislative Council under Governor’s quota for upliftment of their community.

Published on April 24, 2024April 24, 2024By Simranjeet
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madras high court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Madras High Court asks Chief Minister MK Stalin to decide about continuance of Senthil Balaji as a Minister

Madras High Court remarked that Senthil Balaji’s continuation in the cabinet without portfolio will serve no purpose and do not augur well with the Principles of Constitutional ethos on goodness, good governance and purity in administration.

Published on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023By Apoorva
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Supreme Court collegium resolution
Appointments & TransfersNews

Supreme Court Collegium recommends elevation of Advocates and Judicial Officers in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Uttarakhand High Court

The three Supreme Court collegium resolutions were passed dated 12-04-2023.

Published on April 13, 2023April 13, 2023By Editor
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Case BriefsSupreme Court

Rajiv Gandhi assassination: Here’s why Supreme Court set AG Perarivalan free after 32 years of incarceration

Supreme Court: In a big relief for A.G. Perarivalan, convicted for assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, the 3-judge bench of

Published on May 19, 2022May 21, 2022By Prachi Bhardwaj
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Case BriefsSupreme Court

Murder convict seeks remission of sentence on the ground of being 100% visually impaired. Can disability be a ground for remission? SC answers 

Supreme Court: While addressing the plea of a murder convict seeking remission on the ground of blindness, the Division Bench comprising of

Published on March 16, 2022March 16, 2022By Editor_4
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Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

US-Connecticut | Breach notification law enters into effect from October 01, 2021

The Act concerning Data Privacy Breaches was signed on 16 June 2021, by the Connecticut State Governor and entered into effect, on

Published on October 6, 2021October 6, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Legislation UpdatesStatutes/Bills/Ordinances

Simplified | Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Ordinance, 2020

Governor of Madhya Pradesh promulgates the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Ordinance, 2020. Purpose of this Ordinance To provide freedom of religion

Published on January 11, 2021January 11, 2021By Bhumika Indulia
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Case BriefsSupreme Court

Can a policy framed under Article 161 for grant of remission override the requirements under Section 433-A CrPC? Larger bench to decide

Supreme Court: Dealing with an issue relating to special remission being granted to certain categories of prisoners by the Governor of Haryana

Published on July 17, 2020July 24, 2020By Prachi Bhardwaj
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Case BriefsSupreme Court

Madhya Pradesh Governor had the Constitutional authority to order floor test: SC

Supreme Court: The bench of Dr. DY Chandrachud and Hemant Gupta, JJ has held that the Madhya Pradesh Governor was right in

Published on April 13, 2020April 17, 2020By Prachi Bhardwaj
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Hot Off The PressNews

Maharashtra Political Crisis| SC to pronounce verdict tomorrow

Supreme Court:  After hearing the Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena’s plea today against the decision of the Maharashtra Governor inviting Devendra Fadnavis to form the

Published on November 25, 2019November 25, 2019By Prachi Bhardwaj
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Case BriefsSupreme Court

Breaking | #Maharashtra Political Crisis | Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, Maharashtra Govt, Devendra Fadnavis & Ajit Pawar on Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena’s plea

Supreme Court’s three-judge bench comprising of N.V. Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjiv Khanna, JJ., heard the Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena’s plea today against the

Published on November 24, 2019November 29, 2019By Bhumika Indulia
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Hot Off The PressNews

Karnataka Elections: No stay on BS Yeddyurappa’s swearing in ceremony but it’s subject to the outcome of the case: SC

Supreme Court: In yet another high-profile election drama, when the Congress-JDS approached the Supreme Court at late hours of Wednesday to stall

Published on May 17, 2018May 17, 2018By Prachi Bhardwaj
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Appointments & Transfers

President appoints Governors

Shri Ram Naik has been appointed as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh w.e.f the date he assume charge of his office;  Shri

Published on July 14, 2014July 14, 2014By Sucheta
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