The Union government told the Supreme Court that fixed timelines for Governors and the President to decide on state bills would upset the constitutional balance, differing with the Court’s April ruling that set a one-month window for Governors and three months for the President. The Centre argued such deadlines risk “constitutional chaos” and separation-of-powers concerns. The issue stems from disputes over delayed assent to state legislation; the Court’s earlier order arose from the Tamil Nadu bills case. Further hearings will determine whether the timelines stand or are modified.
