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For the first time, the Supreme Court has set a deadline for the President to decide on Bills reserved by the Governor for Presidential assent. The top court said the President must decide on reserved Bills within three months.
The court added that the state government can file a writ petition seeking mandamus against the President if there is a default.
"The President of India cannot exercise 'absolute veto' or 'pocket veto' on Bills. If the President does not declare reasons, presumption of lack of bona fides arises," the court said.
The development of setting a three-month timeline is significant because under Article 201 of the Constitution, no timeframe has been set for a Presidential decision.
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