Court Rules Out Deadlines for Bill Assent: What Changes in 2025

The apex court ruled it cannot impose deadlines for Presidential or Governor assent on bills, affirming constitutional discretion under Articles 111, 200 and 201. The judgment clarifies processes: return with recommendations, re-passage, or reservation. Next steps focus on legislative strategy, political accountability, and limited judicial nudges to consider requests, rather than strict timelines, in this high-stakes federalism debate nationwide today.