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Jain: Article 111, Indian President has pocket veto in one case when the central ministry is shaky or government does not have majority in the house. He can keep indefinitely

CJI: not indefinitely

Adv: I have filed petition in chattigarsh High Court has not been assented to. Most have been covered, what i would like point-constitution is supreme, will of people must prevail and rule of law. Rule of law requires enactment of new laws, and in my submission, it is urgent. A law which can't even wait for a house to sit and decide, then it could be promulgated under Articles 213, and 123. There is essence of time because you don't wait for the house to sit and pass.

There is one provision which requires president's consideration. There is no corresponding provision for withholding. Something which is not there is 213 can be interpreted to be in 201 to provide pocket veto.

On as soon as possible- Articles 62 and 68- in Article 62(2)when casual vacancy occurs, it says as soon as possible not later than 6 month. But Article 68 does not says that, but it does it mean the election of vice president not important? he chairs the council of ministers. As soon as possible shows urgency.