Sibal: Article 200 can't be read in a manner to... ... Supreme Court Hearing-Presidential Reference On Timelines For Bills' Assent-DAY-7 : Live Updates

Sibal: Article 200 can't be read in a manner to create an impasse...all these conjured facts about foreign policy, mylords should not even look at it any situation which has no relevance.

On timelines- there may be extraordinary situation where he feels he has to refer, but as soon as possible forthwith must apply to Governor and the President who acts on aid and advice of the Union Cabinet. The same necessity must be engrafted to the actions of the President for it to work.

Let's assume that he keeps it with himself, the will of the

J Narasimha: I am saying if the Constitution compels that the Bill has to be assented?

Sibal: yes