Overview

• Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said states lack standing under Article 32 and cited Article 361 immunity for the President and Governors.
• He argued disputes should be pursued politically or via an original suit under Article 131, not through writs seeking directions on assent.
• The Constitution Bench asked whether “as soon as possible” in Article 200 can be nullified by indefinite withholding and flagged delays of six months or more.
• Tamil Nadu contended a Governor cannot become a “super chief minister” and is bound by ministerial advice, rejecting an open-ended veto.
• The President’s Article 143 reference seeks the court’s view on timelines, justiciability and remedies after an April 8 verdict introduced fixed limits and “deemed assent,” with hearings set to continue.