The Supreme Court reminded the Governors to bear in mind that Article 200 of the Constitution.
This article mandates them to either give assent or return bills “as soon as possible”.
The phrase ‘as soon as possible’ has a significant content and must be borne in mind by constitutional authorities.
The observation is part of a judicial order of the court in a petition filed by the State of Telangana complaining that Governor has kept pending several important Bills sent to her for assent in September 2022.