The Supreme Court’s ruling on Tamil Nadu bills and governor’s assent timelines is celebrated by opposition parties as a victory for federalism. The court emphasized governors must act on the advice of ministers and cannot indefinitely delay bills. While strengthening state autonomy, some experts caution about potential imbalances in the federal structure, suggesting a need for constitutional discipline. The Supreme Court’s ruling on Tamil Nadu bills and governor’s assent timelines is celebrated by opposition parties as a victory for federalism. The court emphasized governors must act on the advice of ministers and cannot indefinitely delay bills. While strengthening state autonomy, some experts caution about potential imbalances in the federal structure, suggesting a need for constitutional discipline.
