The Supreme Court issued notices to the Union and all State Governments in response to a Presidential Reference made by President Droupadi Murmu concerning the scope of powers under Articles 200 and 201 of the Constitution relating to the Governor’s and the President’s roles in granting assent to Bills.
A Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, and comprising Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, PS Narasimha, and AS Chandurkar, directed the matter to be listed next Tuesday for the appearance of respondents.
The CJI also noted that the Court intends to hear the matter in August.