Kerala Asks Supreme Court to Drop Case Against Governor on State Bills

The Kerala government has approached the Supreme Court seeking the withdrawal of a case they consider no longer relevant (“infructuous”) against the Governor regarding pending State Bills.

Background: Three-Month Timeline for Bill Action

This move comes after a Supreme Court judgment established a three-month deadline for the President and Governors to take action on State Bills. The case in question pertains to alleged delays by the Governor in granting assent to these bills.

Kerala Argues Case is Now Unnecessary

Kerala’s legal team argues that with the Supreme Court’s clarified timeline in place, the existing case against the Governor holds no further purpose and should be dismissed. They believe the new ruling adequately addresses the concerns regarding timely action on State Bills.