SHORT ANSWER:
A pocket veto by the President of India can result in a bill not becoming law if not acted upon within a specific timeframe.
DETAILS:
- The President can withhold assent to a bill and take no action for a period of time, effectively "putting it in their pocket."
- If the bill is not signed or returned within 14 days of the Parliament's adjournment, it does not become law.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No direct punishment, but the bill fails to become law.
SOURCE:
- Article 85 and Article 111 of the Constitution of India.
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