Examine the question of justiciability of Governor’s assent to state bills in recent context. Refer relevant case laws.
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Topic: Parliament and state legislatures: Functioning
Topic: Parliament and state legislatures: Functioning
Q3. Examine the question of justiciability of Governor’s assent to state bills in recent context. Refer relevant case laws. (150 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu, Insights on India
Why the question: The manner in which some Governors have been dealing with legislation passed by the State legislatures is a travesty of the Constitution. Key Demand of the Question: Examine the justiciability of the Governor’s assent to state bills, including relevant case laws. Directive: Examine- to investigate and analyze the issue of the Governor’s assent to state bills, including relevant case laws and their impact on the legislative process. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Define the concept of justiciability concerning the Governor’s assent to state bills. Body: First part: Recent instances where the Governor’s handling of state bills has been contentious. Second part: Justiciability of Governor’s Assent Mention the Governor’s role in giving assent to state bills. The constitutional provisions related to this process. Third Part: Analyze key case laws that have addressed the justiciability of the Governor’s assent (e.g., S.R. Bommai v. Union of India). Conclusion: Reflect on the need for clarity and reforms in this area to uphold constitutional values.
Why the question:
The manner in which some Governors have been dealing with legislation passed by the State legislatures is a travesty of the Constitution.
Key Demand of the Question:
Examine the justiciability of the Governor’s assent to state bills, including relevant case laws.
Directive:
Examine- to investigate and analyze the issue of the Governor’s assent to state bills, including relevant case laws and their impact on the legislative process.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Define the concept of justiciability concerning the Governor’s assent to state bills.
First part: Recent instances where the Governor’s handling of state bills has been contentious.
Second part: Justiciability of Governor’s Assent
Mention the Governor’s role in giving assent to state bills.
The constitutional provisions related to this process.
Third Part: Analyze key case laws that have addressed the justiciability of the Governor’s assent (e.g., S.R. Bommai v. Union of India).
Conclusion:
Reflect on the need for clarity and reforms in this area to uphold constitutional values.