Centre-state friction over governors has deepened, especially in Opposition-run states
The apex court ruled governors cannot sit indefinitely on Bills passed by Assemblies
Ten Bills withheld by Governor R N Ravi are now law; the court deemed his delay invalid
Governors must act on the advice of the elected government in legislative matters
The judgment limits political misuse of the governor’s office — long overdue
Constitutional offices must not become tools of partisan politics. Power lies with the people