The Supreme Court ruled that neither the President nor the governor has the power to exercise an ‘absolute veto’ on any bill passed by the assembly, emphasizing the need for timely decisions and reasoned orders. The court set a timeline for the governor and President to make decisions on bills, requiring reasons for withholding assent and stating that the President should seek SC’s opinion on bills’ constitutionality if questioned. The court clarified that unbridled powers cannot be held by constitutional heads, and emphasized the importance of following constitutional principles in a representative democracy based on direct elections.
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India to soon get 2nd advanced stealth frigate built in Russia
India's naval power is poised to strengthen with the upcoming commissioning of INS Tamala, a stealth frigate from Russia, following its sister ship INS Tushil. The Navy and DRDO have successfully tested indigenous underwater mines, significantly enhancing India's undersea warfare capabilities. These advanced Krivak-III class frigates, armed with BrahMos missiles and other weaponry, will bolster India's blue water operations, reflecting a strategic upgrade in maritime defense. Full Article
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