SG: There is nothing above President. So, both... ... Supreme Court Hearing-Presidential Reference On Timelines For Bills' Assent-DAY-2 : Live Updates

SG: There is nothing above President. So, both provisions in same document, word withhold used in two places leads to one conclusion. Central passes a law, and some State passes a law that this law will not apply and Bill is presented, can he assent? no. can he refer? no. palpably wrong. Withhold in rarest of rare circumstances- his existence as constitutional functionaries and his oath to defend the Constitution requires him. Unless this is read, Governor office will become postman.

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