Historic Supreme Court Verdict Empowers State Legislatures

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin celebrated the Supreme Court's decision on Governor R N Ravi's delayed assent to state bills as a victory for state governments. The ruling asserts governors must act on ministerial advice and supports legislative rights in opposition-led states, impacting Union-State relations.

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M K Stalin, hailed a Supreme Court verdict on Tuesday as a historic victory for all state governments. The Court ruled that the bills, which had been pending with Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, are now deemed to have received his assent, a breakthrough in state legislative empowerment.

Celebrating the verdict, Stalin emphasized that it reaffirms states’ legislative rights, ending the obstruction by Union government-appointed Governors in opposition-led states. This landmark decision was seen as a crucial step toward establishing a more balanced Union–State dynamic, particularly in Tamil Nadu’s persistent efforts for a federal India.

The Supreme Court criticized Governor Ravi for reserving 10 bills for presidential consideration, contrary to constitutional mandates. The ruling emphasized a governor's obligation under Article 200 to act on ministerial recommendations, rejecting any form of veto power, thus advancing state governance autonomy.