In a judgment that could reignite the debate surrounding federalism and Governor's role in State affairs, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that the directions in its April 8 judgment that set timelines for Governors and the President to grant assent to bills passed by legislatures are incorrect and against the Constitution and separation of powers. The Constitution Bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, PS Narasimha and Atul S Chandurkar held that the timelines set by the previous judgement as well as "deemed assent" to bills in case of non-adherence by President or Governor to such timelines, amount to usurping the powers of the Governor/ President by the Court and the same is not permissible. "The imposition of timelines is strictly

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