Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, will continue hearing on the Presidential reference, with opposing parties expected to present their arguments today.
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The Supreme Court asked the Centre and BJP-ruled States on Tuesday (August 26, 2025) that 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.
Supporting the Presidential Reference, the Centre and States like Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Haryana and the Union Territory of Puducherry argued that the judiciary cannot limit the President and Governors to deadlines.
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