The debate over the Governor's role in the State Legislature (Article 168) centers on their power to assent to Bills (Article 200). While the Supreme Court outlawed the unconstitutional 'pocket veto' used by Governors to stall legislation, a larger Bench overruled the prescription of strict time limits, arguing that the Constitution's silence allows necessary elasticity, a decision that critics fear enables prolonged and politically motivated obstruction of the people's will.
