Facing huge criticism, the Odisha government has put on hold a controversial Cabinet decision regarding transfer of tribal lands to non-tribals. At present, the Odisha Scheduled Areas Transfer of Immovable Property (By Scheduled Tribes) Regulation, 1956 is…

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi withholds assent to Bills passed by Assembly; CM Stalin likely to move resolution in House to explain govt's reasoning; SC has defined 'withholding assent' as 'Bill falling through'.

Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 proposes self-regulation by broadcasters & broadcasting network operators. Legal experts have diverse views on the details. Shreya Suri (IndusLaw) welcomes self-regulation but questions personal details…

The Tamil Nadu Governor’s action has helped highlight an undemocratic and anti-federal feature in the Constitution that creates an unguided power to reject pieces of legislation passed

Govs must act as per advice of Council of Ministers; exceptions rare. SC has expressed displeasure over delays in Bills. Sarkaria & Punchhi Commissions have recommended time limits for decision-making. Politicisation of gubernatorial post has been a problem;…

Supreme Court warns government against tinkering with judicial seniority, cautions that it may lead to embarrassing outcomes, including deferring swearing-in of new judges or withdrawing judicial work. Warns government against pick-and-choose policy in appointments…

The Supreme Court on Monday observed that the Constitution does not provide Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi “discretion” to withhold Bills “re-passed” by the State Legislative Assembly. The Bills had been sent for approval to the Governor’s office between January…

A state-run fact check unit, such as the one proposed by Tamil Nadu will only cause more harm to society