Supreme Court Issues Notice To Union On West Bengal's Petition Against Governor Over Withholding Assent For Bills

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Union Government regarding West Bengal's petition against the Governor for withholding assent on several bills passed by the state legislature. The bills in question, including those on higher education, urban governance, and the regulation of universities, have been pending assent since 2020. The state argues that the Governor's inaction is unconstitutional and undermines federal principles. The Supreme Court's intervention aims to address this legal impasse and ensure legislative processes are not obstructed. The Union Government has been asked to respond to the petition, which seeks to expedite the Governor's decision-making on these important legislative matters.