The Supreme Court, in a recent verdict, prescribed a time period for the Governor's assent to state legislative bills. What are the implications of this judgment for cooperative federalism and legislative accountability in India? (Answer in 150 words)

Positive Implications 1. Adds clarity to the 'constitutional silence' under the article 201/200 2. Clears the long pending bill - 12 bills of TN - important areas regarding universities appointment, education 3. Sets a precedent to the others eg. Kerala govt. case - 6 bills pending.

4. Upholds the legislative accountability of the state govt - their mandate under the electorally being mandated. 5. Reiterates that Governor's decisions are limited, and needs to be exercised carefully. NEGATIVES 1. Adds new layers of conflict eg. President 14 point questions to the SC. 2. Power of SC to rewrite the constitution - beyond mandate of just interpret. 3. The role of SC in giving mandamus to the president/governor - judicial overreach. 4. A constitutionally important case, interpreted by 2-judge bench.

— Kiran Kamate · AIR 53