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📜 Background: Supreme Court’s April 8 Verdict On April 8, 2024, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant ruling in the case involving the Tamil Nadu Government vs the Governor , setting specific deadlines for the Governor and President to decide on pending state legislation . This decision was perceived as a move to curb executive delay in state lawmaking processes. However, this directive faced a constitutional rebuttal from President Droupadi Murmu , who has now formally questioned the legal validity of imposing such deadlines through judicial orders. 🏛️ President Murmu's Constitutional Standpoint In her response, President Murmu asserted that neither Article 200 nor Article 201 of the Constitution prescribes any timelines for the Governor or the President to act upon state Bills. Article 200: Role of the Governor This provision allows the Governor to: Grant assent to a Bill, Withhold assent, Return the Bill to the state legislature (if it is no...

BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab Takes Oath as Pro-Tem Speaker Seven-time MP Bhartruhari Mahtab was sworn in as the pro-tem Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha on Monday. The oath was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking the commencement of the 18th Lok Sabha's first session, which will begin with the oath-taking of the new MPs. Understanding the Role of a Pro-Tem Speaker A pro-tem Speaker, or temporary Speaker, is appointed for the initial meetings of the newly elected Lok Sabha, particularly to preside over the first sitting of the House, administer the oath to new members, and oversee the election of the new Speaker. This position is critical in ensuring that the newly elected House starts functioning smoothly. Constitutional Provision The role of the pro-tem Speaker is not explicitly defined in the Indian Constitution but is derived from parliamentary conventions and practices. Article 94 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Speaker and Deputy Speaker...