Supreme court observes—Proud of Indian Constitution, cites Nepal & Bangladesh

New Delhi  (The Uttam Hindu): During the hearing of a case, the Supreme Court has made an important comment about the strength and importance of the Constitution. The court said that we should be proud of our Constitution because it protects the rights of the people and strengthens democracy.

During the hearing, the violent protests in Nepal this week and in Bangladesh in July last year were also mentioned. Chief Justice B.R. Gavai said that our Constitution gives the President the right to seek advice from the Supreme Court on any issue of public importance related to any law which makes it stronger.

The violent protests in Nepal this week (and in Bangladesh in July last year) were mentioned in the Supreme Court on Wednesday where the Supreme Court heard the President's reference on the order of April 12. The court had set a deadline for President Draupadi Murmu and governors to approve the bills of the states. While Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed about the bills being stopped by the governors, Kapil Sibal said that such cases have increased after 2014 and this did not happen before that.

On this, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that I am also praising your government. I have presented the data since 1970 till now. On this, Kapil Sibal said that you should praise because this did not happen before 2014. On this, Mehta said that I have given accurate data on how the Constitution works. During this, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta also said that we have already said that the Governor is not an agent of the Central Government. He is a neutral constitutional officer who works impartially. He works according to the Constitution and helps the state government in taking decisions accordingly. He plays an important role in any kind of differences between the state government and the Centre.

He said that there is no question of the governor working as a postman for the central government. Governors are not expected to implement the policies of the state government or work according to the popular mandate. The role of the governor is clearly stated in the constitution and he can express his views politically as well.