The Supreme Court has issued notice to Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan in response to a petition by the state government, accusing him of indefinitely withholding important bills. The state argues that the Governor’s delay, ranging from seven to 23 months, has become “endemic” and violates the fundamental rights of the people. The petition alleges the Governor’s actions are arbitrary, manifestly arbitrary, and a subversion of the constitution, affecting crucial welfare measures. This comes amid similar accusations from non-BJP ruled states against their respective governors for unreasonably delaying the passage of significant bills into law.