Supreme Court's Judgment In Tamil Nadu Govt's Plea Against TN Governor Over Delay In Assenting Bills - LIVE UPDATES

Justice Pardiwala : What is the manner in which the President is expected to act once a bill is reserved for his assent?

J Pardiwala : Whether the exercise of discretion by Governor for Article 200 power is subject to judicial review? If yes, what are the parameters for judicial review?

J Pardiwala : Whether the Governor can only act as per aid and advise of the State Government or whether there is some discretion for exercise of power under Article 200?

J Pardiwala : Whether there is any time limit for the exercise of power under Article 200? What is the import of expression "as soon as possible"? Whether the Court can set a time limit.

J Pardiwala : Whether the reservation of 10 bills by the Governor, which were re-passed by the Assembly, for the President, is erroneous in law.

J Pardiwala : Whether scheme of Article 200 envisages absolute veto or pocket veto by the Governor.

J Pardiwala : Whether Governor can reserve the bill for the President when he has not reserved it at the first instance.

Justice Pardiwala : 2. Whether proviso to Article 200 provides an independent cause of action?

Whether the decision in Punjab Case is said to be per incuriam for not considering larger bench decisions

Justice Pardiwala : The following questions fall for determination :

1. What courses of action are avaialbe to the Governor under Article 200?

Bench assembles.

Justice Pardiwala : We are pronouncing the judgment.

Bench: Justices JB Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan