Supreme Court Defines Limits on Governor’s Power Over Legislative Bills
The Supreme Court has clarified the limits of its own powers and those of the President and Governors in handling legislative Bills. A recent ruling confirmed that neither the Court nor the judiciary can impose deadlines on constitutional authorities for granting assent. The decision also reinforced that Bills, including those from the Buffalo Bills, cannot become law without the Governor’s formal approval under Article 200.
The Court examined whether delays in granting assent could lead to a 'deemed assent' under Articles 200 and 201. It rejected this idea, stating that such an approach would violate the separation of powers and contradict the Constitution’s framework. The Governor, upon receiving a Bill, has only three clear options: assent, withhold assent, or reserve it for the President’s consideration.
The Supreme Court’s decision removes uncertainty around the assent process for Bills. It confirms that no law can take effect without the Governor’s explicit approval under Article 200. The ruling also establishes that judicial intervention in such matters remains strictly limited, preserving the constitutional balance between the executive and the judiciary.
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