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Supreme court sets 3-month deadline for president to decide on bills
The top court also said that in the case of any delay, appropriate reasons have to be furnished, otherwise it would be considered blocking the state machinery.
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 03:47 PM IST
UP assembly passes stringent bills to check conversions, question paper leaks
These legislations are: the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill 2024 and the Uttar Pradesh Public Examination Bill 2024
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 05:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Work together for governance
The Supreme Court looking into grievances against governors by Bengal and Kerala underscores a long and unseemly tussle
Published on Jul 28, 2024 11:03 PM IST
HT Editorial
SC notices on pleas by Bengal, Kerala govts against governors over pending bills
West Bengal and Kerala claimed the respective governors were sitting on eight bills for more than a year without communicating any reasons.
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 11:42 AM IST
More acrimony likely as Parliament opens
Monsoon session of Parliament starts with Nirmala Sitharaman set to table Union Budget. Opposition to raise issues on exams, price rise, unemployment.
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 05:55 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Mamata govt moves Supreme Court against governor CV Ananda Bose
The state government in its plea on Friday has argued that the governor CV Ananda Bose is not approving eight bills.
Published on Jul 12, 2024 05:47 PM IST
When House gets down to business
Treasury benches and the Opposition must accommodate their respective concerns for the 18th Lok Sabha to have a productive tenure
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 09:06 PM IST
HT Editorial
Bittu’s govt house NDC row: Ludhiana MC revokes suspension of 2 staffers
Opposition questions renovations at Bittu's house, alleging irregularities in bill approvals. MC commissioner revokes suspensions, blames delay on lack of communication.
Updated on May 16, 2024 05:06 AM IST
Sukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana
Owner of pvt firm arrested for creating fake bills of ₹33.66L to cheat Nagpur company
Mumbai director arrested for forging bills worth ₹33.66 lakh, threatening false case. Accused from Megament Steel Pvt Ltd in Nagpur. Case filed under IPC sections.
Updated on Apr 09, 2024 08:34 AM IST
Manish K Pathak
Governors must act according to Constitution: Justice Nagarathna
Supreme Court Judge BV Nagarathna on Saturday expressed worries about the current trend of governors being sued by state governments for refusing to sign bills and grant necessary approvals, emphasising the significance of governors acting in line with the Constitution
Updated on Mar 31, 2024 06:14 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Defaulters to pay reconnection charges and 18% GST with arrears: MSEDCL
MSEDCL has informed defaulters that power will not be resumed until the overdue amount is paid along with reconnection charges of ₹210 plus 18% GST
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Siddharth Gadkari
Illegal migration: Haryana passes bill aimed to curb illegal immigration on last day of budget session
It also proposes imprisonment of two to seven years for anyone who undertakes the profession of travel agent without obtaining a registration certificate under the provisions of the proposed Act or contravenes the provisions of the proposed Act.
Updated on Feb 29, 2024 05:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Parliament approves 3 bills on J-K local bodies’ quota, SC/ST lists
The Rajya Sabha has passed three bills related to reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and modification of the lists of SC and ST in Jammu & Kashmir.
Updated on Feb 10, 2024 05:26 AM IST
House clears two bills modifying lists of SC, ST in Andhra, Odisha
The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed two bills which seek to modify the list of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 09:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
'6 bills pending with Karnataka Guv Thaawarchand Gehlot': Minister H K Patil
Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil on Thursday said at least six bills are pending with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot.
Published on Feb 02, 2024 11:35 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Gender Question | A letter by US groups is a reminder of Indian LGBT networking
A recent Joint Allegation Letter on anti-LGBTQIA+ bills passed in Texas harks to a language of queer rights that newsletters in the ’90s in India popularised
Published on Jan 28, 2024 07:07 PM IST
Dhamini Ratnam
Kerala governor-SFI face-off again: Arif Mohammed stages roadside sit-in
Arif Mohammed Khan got out of his vehicle and took a chair from the shop on the busy MC Road in Nilamel and sat demanding action against SFI protesters.
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 02:01 PM IST
Steelers-Bills playoff game moved to Monday as Buffalo area hit by potentially dangerous snowstorm
Steelers-Bills playoff game moved to Monday as Buffalo area hit by potentially dangerous snowstorm
Updated on Jan 14, 2024 06:19 AM IST
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Criminal bills, other key legislation get presidential assent
Some of the suggestions of the panel were incorporated and a set of new bills (labelled as second) were tabled on December 12
Updated on Dec 26, 2023 04:59 AM IST
Aditi Agrawal, New Delhi
Winter session of Parliament marked by breach, suspensions ends
The security lapse, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to as a serious issue, overshadowed the legislative process.
Updated on Dec 22, 2023 06:34 AM IST
Smriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi
‘Sedition to be treason’: Amit Shah explains proposed changes to criminal laws
Shah said sedition has been turned into a treason. Per the proposed laws, criticising government or government functionaries is fully permissible.
Updated on Dec 21, 2023 04:18 AM IST
Contractors’ union asks Karnataka govt to clear bills pending since 2021
Contractors in Belagavi district protest outside the government building, demanding the clearance of pending bills totalling ₹22,000 crore.
Updated on Dec 15, 2023 08:36 AM IST
Hirekop Rajan Samuel, Belagavi
Tamil Nadu slams Ravi for again sending 10 bills to Prez after SC order
The Supreme Court on Friday said the bills re-adopted by the assembly cannot be reserved for the President
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 09:28 AM IST
Governors can’t kill bill
The Supreme Court of India ruled that governors cannot withhold assent to bills passed by state legislatures and then refer them for presidential approval. The court's decision came after Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi sent 10 bills to the President after the state assembly had re-enacted them. The ruling highlights the ongoing standoff between Raj Bhavans and elected governments in several states. The court emphasized that governors cannot indefinitely delay bills and must either give their assent or refer them to the President immediately. The court deferred further proceedings to December 11.
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 06:58 AM IST
Supreme Court asks Tamil Nadu governor to meet CM MK Stalin, 'resolve impasse'
The bench -- comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Mishra -- will hear the matter again on December 11.
Published on Dec 01, 2023 02:10 PM IST
I am not a rubber stamp or yes man: Kerala Governor on holding back certain bills
I am not a rubber stamp or yes man: Kerala Governor on holding back certain bills
Updated on Nov 30, 2023 06:48 PM IST
PTI |
2-day winter session: Punjab assembly clears four bills without discussion
The Punjab Vidhan Sabha passed four bills without discussion before adjourning, leading to opposition from the Congress party, who walked out in protest.
Updated on Nov 30, 2023 09:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Governors can’t sit on bill to thwart process of lawmaking, says SC
The SC questioned Kerala governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s move to refer to the President a day ago seven of the eight bills that he was withholding for a period ranging between seven and 26 months.
Updated on Nov 30, 2023 07:00 AM IST
7 SMSes to be sent to consumers for power bill payment, says UP energy minister
Heated exchanges witnessed between members of treasury benches and opposition when Sharma held the erstwhile SP regime responsible for the problem of incorrect meter reading/ inflated power bills
Published on Nov 29, 2023 09:31 PM IST
Punjab Vidhan Sabha passes four Bills unanimously on Day 2 of winter session
Transfer of Property (Punjab Amendment) Bill, 2023, the Registration (Punjab Amendment) Bill, 2023, the Indian Stamp (Punjab Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Punjab Canal and Drainage Bill, 2023, passed
Published on Nov 29, 2023 03:26 PM IST