The Tamil Nadu government moved the Supreme Court on Saturday (October 4, 2025) against a decision of Governor R.N. Ravi to reserve the Kalaignar University Bill 2025 for consideration of President Droupadi Murmu instead of granting assent to proposed law as advised by the State Cabinet.

The State government, represented by senior advocate P. Wilson and advocate Misha Rohatgi Mohta, has sought an order from the top court to declare the Governor’s decision and “all consequential acts arising therefrom” as illegal, patently unconstitutional, and void ab-initio .

The State government has further sought the court to direct the Governor to act under Article 200 (grant of assent) of the Constitution in accordance with the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.

The court on September 9

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