Overview

• The Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to mandate a three-month timeline for presidential decisions on bills reserved by state governors, declaring Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi's withholding of 10 bills illegal.
• Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized the judiciary, likening Article 142 to a 'nuclear missile against democratic forces,' and accused the Court of overstepping constitutional boundaries.
• Justice Kurian Joseph defended the Supreme Court's actions, asserting its role as the Constitution's guardian and emphasizing the importance of ensuring 'complete justice.'
• Prominent lawyers, including Kapil Sibal and Aman Lekhi, condemned Dhankhar's remarks as undermining judicial independence and misrepresenting constitutional principles.
• The debate highlights broader concerns over the separation of powers, with political and legal figures emphasizing the judiciary's critical role in upholding constitutional values.