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SG: textual meaning is always preferred. Even in case of felt necessity or extraordinary situation, your lordship will not interpret the Constitution which has consequence of amending it

J Narasimha: it is not a felt necessity, constitution is living document. It is a constitutional concept of how we accept the proposition that the governor at the outset says he will not assent- how to interpret it in principle of federalism and democracy- how do we give full import of bill passed by legislature to the Governor where he could send it back with message in order that both gives recognition. Assembly considers the view of the Governor which in a way conveying the centre's view and Governor does not withhold. Do we also read Articles 200 and 201...even if in second round, it goes to President, he has to assent or mandatorily sent it back and when it comes back, the Constitution is beautifully silent but at the outset to say that the Govenor can withhold is difficult proposition