Overview

• The Supreme Court declared Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's decision to reserve 10 re-passed bills for Presidential assent as illegal and unconstitutional.
• The court ruled that re-presented bills are deemed approved on the day they are returned to the Governor, eliminating discretionary delays.
• Specific timelines were set for gubernatorial actions: one month for decisions with ministerial advice and three months otherwise.
• Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin hailed the verdict as a historic victory for state governments and a step toward federal balance.
• The ruling is expected to influence similar disputes in other states, reaffirming that governors must act within constitutional limits.