3 Things Governor's powers revisited, Delhi student suicide, and pomegranate theft
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Nov 24, 2025 Apurva Vishwanath, National Legal Editor at The Indian Express, discusses the Supreme Court's new rulings on governor-state dynamics, highlighting the implications of governor discretion over bills. Upasika Singhal, a reporter, delves into the heartbreaking case of a Delhi student whose suicide has prompted investigations into alleged teacher harassment, revealing troubling school dynamics. The conversation concludes with a bizarre crime wave in Maharashtra, where thieves are targeting valuable pomegranates, driven by rising prices and organized crime.
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Governor's Dual Role And Risks
- The governor is meant to link the centre and state but most functions are titular and rely on state cabinet advice.
- When governors act partisan, they can stall state governance and undermine democratic mandate.
Court Tried To Curb Pocket Vetoes
- The April two-judge bench called governors' delays unlawful and even applied 'deemed assent' to stalled bills.
- That judgment aimed to prevent a governor's pocket veto from nullifying elected governments' lawmaking.
Separation Of Powers Trimmed Timelines
- The five-judge bench rolled back rigid timelines arguing judiciary must not usurp executive functions.
- It framed the issue as separation-of-powers and warned against the court performing executive roles.