Topic
Centre and states
Disputes and cooperation between the Union government, governors and state governments.
How a Hung Assembly Forms a Government, and What the Governor Decides
How a hung state assembly forms a government: the Sarkaria order of preference, the Bommai floor test, and the 2026 Tamil Nadu seat count and dates.
What a Governor Can Do With a State Bill Under Article 200, and What the Court Said
A Governor can assent to, withhold or reserve a bill. A November 2025 advisory opinion says courts cannot set deadlines for the Governor or the President.
