SHORT ANSWER:
High Courts can intervene in a Governor's refusal to assent to a bill if the refusal is arbitrary or violates constitutional provisions.
DETAILS:
- The Governor's assent is required for a bill passed by the state legislature.
- If the Governor refuses assent without valid reasons, it may be challenged in High Court.
- The intervention is based on the principle of judicial review under the Constitution.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No direct punishment, but the bill may be enforced if the court orders the Governor to give assent.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 200
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