M.K. Stalin condemned the Presidential Reference to the Supreme Court about timelines for Governors and the President to act on State Bills.
He claimed it aimed to weaken State governments and place them under the control of Governors, who represent the Centre.
The President asked the Supreme Court if it could impose timelines on how Governors and the President deal with State Bills.
The move followed a court ruling declaring the Governor’s delay in clearing Tamil Nadu’s Bills as illegal.
The Reference questioned whether judicial orders can set timelines and rules for the President and Governors.
It challenged the "deemed assent" concept, which allows a Bill to become law without Governor's approval.
It asked if decisions by the Governor and President could be reviewed before a Bill becomes law.
The Reference raised whether a two-judge Bench could decide major constitutional issues without a five-judge Bench.
It questioned if the Governor’s discretion in Article 200 is subject to judicial review or if they must follow Cabinet advice.
It asked if the immunity of the President and Governors under Article 361 prevents judicial review of their actions.
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