Supreme Court clears up President's role in state bills
The Supreme Court just explained how the President and Governors should handle State Bills.
After a Presidential Reference from President Droupadi Murmu, a five-judge Bench said they can't force Governors or the President to act within set deadlines, but made it clear that Governors shouldn't drag their feet on signing or sending back Bills.
What this means
Basically, Governors have three choices with most State Bills: approve them, send them to the President for approval, or return them with comments (unless it's a Money Bill).
The court said these decisions are mostly up to the Governor and usually can't be challenged in court—unless there's an unreasonable delay.
Also, while top officials get some legal protection for their actions (or inaction), courts can still step in if things go too far.
The main takeaway: no strict timelines, but no stalling either.