SHORT ANSWER:
A state legislature can override a governor's decision to withhold assent to a bill by passing the bill again, and in union territories, legislative actions require presidential assent.
DETAILS:
- In a state, if the governor withholds assent, the legislature can reintroduce the bill and pass it again, which may lead to the bill being sent back to the governor.
- For union territories with a legislative assembly, any bill passed requires the president's assent before it becomes law.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment for the governor withholding assent, but the legislature can take further action as described.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 200 (State Legislature) and Article 239AA (Union Territories).
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