Ranchi, Nov 20 (PTI) Jharkhand BJP on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court’s order to the Presidential Reference on timelines to grant assent to Bills.

“We welcome the new modified order of the Supreme Court. The court’s answer in response to the Presidential Reference will play a meaningful role in ensuring balance between the legislature, the executive and the judiciary,” Jharkhand BJP spokesperson Pratul Shahdeo said.

He said the SC’s response will further strengthen the democracy. Show Full Article

President Droupadi Murmu had sought the opinion under Article 143(1) of the Constitution to know from the top court whether timelines could be imposed by judicial orders for exercise of discretion by the President while dealing with the Bills passed by state assemblies.

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