Books & Magazines
14 Apr 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 |
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Connect with our experts to get free counselling & start preparing
Download Our App
Download Our App
<div class="new-fform">
</div>
