Chief Justice questions why Governor's discretion under Article 200 can't be reviewed, sparking debate on legislative powers and judicial oversight.
If courts can review a Governor’s recommendation for President’s rule, why cannot the judiciary examine a Governor for sitting on crucial State Bills for years together, Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, heading a Presidential Reference Bench, asked the Centre and BJP-ruled States on Tuesday.
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