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President Droupadi Murmu Returns West Bengal's Anti‑Goonda Bill to State Government
✍️ economictimes.com
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 05:01 AM
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President Droupadi Murmu has sent back West Bengal's anti‑goonda legislation, asking the state to revisit certain provisions.
President Droupadi Murmu returned the anti‑goonda bill introduced by the West Bengal government, sending it back for reconsideration.
The legislation, aimed at curbing criminal gangs, had cleared the West Bengal Legislative Assembly and was pending presidential assent. The President's decision to return it signals concerns over specific clauses that may affect civil liberties or procedural safeguards.
The state government is expected to examine the President's observations, amend the bill if necessary, and resubmit it for approval. No further action has been announced yet.
The move highlights the constitutional check under Article 111, allowing the President to return a bill for reconsideration before granting assent.
The legislation, aimed at curbing criminal gangs, had cleared the West Bengal Legislative Assembly and was pending presidential assent. The President's decision to return it signals concerns over specific clauses that may affect civil liberties or procedural safeguards.
The state government is expected to examine the President's observations, amend the bill if necessary, and resubmit it for approval. No further action has been announced yet.
The move highlights the constitutional check under Article 111, allowing the President to return a bill for reconsideration before granting assent.