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April 14, 2025
Recently, the Supreme Court has, for the first time, prescribed that the President should take a decision on the Bills reserved for consideration by the Governor within a period of three months from the date on which such reference is received.
| Aspect | Union Bills | State Bills Reserved for President’s Assent |
| Type of Bill | Bills passed by Parliament | Bills passed by State Legislature |
| President’s Options | – Give assent
– Withhold assent – Return (if not a money bill) |
– Give assent
– Withhold assent – Direct Governor to return the bill (if not a money bill) |
| Power to Return the Bill | Yes, once (if not a money bill) | Indirectly, through the Governor (if not a money bill) |
| Obligation to Assent After Reconsideration | Yes, must give assent if returned and re-passed | Earlier, No such obligation; Recently, SC sets 3-month deadline for President. |
| Special Provision | Related to all Union subjects and central laws | Must be reserved if it contradicts Union law or affects national interest |
| Related Articles | Article 111 | Article 200 and Article 201 |
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