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Supreme Court Ruling Paves Way for Centre to Challenge Tamil Nadu Governor Bill Dispute

NEW DELHI: A recent clarification by the Supreme Court regarding its powers under Article 142 has cleared the path for the central government to potentially challenge a prior ruling concerning 10 bills stalled by Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi. The Supreme Court stated it lacks the authority to use Article 142, which grants it special powers to do complete justice, to declare bills as “deemed to have passed.”

This clarification directly impacts an April verdict regarding the pending bills. The Tamil Nadu government has been locked in a protracted battle with Governor Ravi, accusing him of deliberately delaying the passage of legislation. The state government previously sought judicial intervention to expedite the process.

With the Supreme Court’s limitation of its own powers, the Centre now has an opening to challenge the April verdict relating to the pending bills. The specific grounds for a potential challenge remain unclear, but legal experts suggest the Centre may argue that the initial verdict encroached upon the Governor’s constitutional powers related to assenting to or rejecting bills.

This development introduces a new layer of complexity to the ongoing dispute between the Tamil Nadu government and the Governor, potentially prolonging the uncertainty surrounding the fate of the 10 contested bills. The case is expected to be closely watched for its implications on the balance of power between state governments and Governors in India.

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