Kerala moves SC against President withholding assent to its Bills

The Kerala government has also sought direction to declare illegal, Governor Khan reserving a total of seven Bills.

BySouth First Desk

Published Mar 23, 2024 | 8:00 PMUpdatedMar 23, 2024 | 8:00 PM

Supreme Court of India

In an unusual move, the Kerala government has petitioned Supreme Court against President Droupadi Murmu withholding assent to four Bills passed in the state Assembly. It has requested that the President not granting assent to the Bills without stating any reason be declared unconstitutional. The government has also sought direction to declare illegal Governor Arif Mohammad Khan reserving seven Bills.

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