When SC judges interpret words that don’t exist, Constitution becomes whatever they say it is

Source: The Print

Article 124(2) and Article 200 did not have words now imported into them by the Supreme Court. “Consultation” has already become “concurrence” and now appointment could be “deemed”. This is only the latest episode in a long-standing tug-of-war between the judiciary and the executive-legislative branches. However, in this unstated conflict, the judiciary has always emerged victorious. It has curtailed Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution through the basic structure doctrine, taken away the President’s power to appoint judges to higher courts, read down laws through its interpretations, decided on policy matters, overseen investigations and implementation of its orders, and most recently, set a timeline for governors and the President to act on bills.

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https://theprint.in/opinion/when-sc-judges-interpret-words-that-dont-exist-constitution-becomes-whatever-they-say-it-is/2610947/

In a first, Supreme Court sets 3-month deadline for President to decide on Bills referred by Governor

 Source: Indian Express

In setting timelines for Governors to act on Bills presented to them by the state legislatures, the Supreme Court has, for the first time, prescribed that the President should take a decision on the Bills reserved for consideration by the Governor within a period of three months from the date on which such reference is received.

It said “in case of any delay beyond this period, appropriate reasons would have to be recorded and conveyed” to the state concerned.

Calling for a decision within three months is significant because under Article 201 of the Constitution no timeframe has been set for a Presidential decision.

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https://indianexpress.com/article/india/supreme-court-sets-timeframe-for-president-on-referred-bills-decide-in-3-months-9939603/

How many ordinances are too many?

To read this article by Abhishek Tripathi and Mani Gupta in the Indian Express dated 12th July 2013, go to the following link:
http://epaper.indianexpress.com/c/1328527

How many ordinances are too many?

To read this article by Abhishek Tripathi and Mani Gupta in the Indian Express dated 12th July 2013, go to the following link:
http://epaper.indianexpress.com/c/1328527