Defining the Raj Bhavans' remit

Governors must heed the constitutional bounds of office, as underlined by SC in TN governor case

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The Supreme Court's verdict striking down Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi's decision to effectively block 10 re-enacted state bills by asking for presidential assent is a landmark moment — especially at a time when a number of governors are battling allegations of overreach in states run by outfits opposed to the BJP.

The decision of the court to lay down specific timelines — for withholding assent or reserving a bill for presidential consideration — augurs well for India's federal structure.

Politically, the apex court's judgement is an unequivocal victory for chief minister MK Stalin and the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, with less than a year to go for assembly polls.