According to Supreme Court judgment in State of Tamil Nadu vs. Governor of Tamil Nadu, what is the deadline for the Presidential assent in case the State Bills are reserved under Article 201 for consideration of President?

Three Months

The correct answer is Option 3: Three Months

In a landmark judgment in State of Tamil Nadu vs. Governor of Tamil Nadu (2023), the Supreme Court of India addressed a critical void in the legislative process—delays in Presidential assent to State Bills reserved under Article 201. For the first time, the Court established a 3-month deadline for the President’s decision, ensuring accountability and protecting the principles of federalism and democratic governance. Additionally, the Court advised that the President ought to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court under Article 143 in cases where a Bill is reserved for perceived unconstitutionality. This judgment is a significant step toward safeguarding the spirit of cooperative federalism and curbing executive arbitrariness.