Federalism in India

Supreme Court’s Advisory Opinion on Governor’s Assent Powers

The 16th Presidential Reference: Supreme Court’s Advisory Opinion on Governor’s Assent Powers Author- The Lawscape Team November 23, 2025 1. Abstract The Supreme Court of India recently delivered its advisory opinion on the 16th Presidential Reference, definitively settling the constitutional ambiguity surrounding the powers of the Governor and the President concerning the assent of Bills […]

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Criminal Justice and Federalism: Lessons from TN v. Governor

Criminal Justice and Federalism: Lessons from TN v. Governor Author- The Lawscape Team September 3, 2025 Introduction Criminal justice and federalism are deeply intertwined in India’s constitutional framework. The recent Supreme Court case, Tamil Nadu v. Governor, has brought this relationship into sharp focus, sparking nationwide debates about the balance of power between state governments

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