The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday highlighted the importance of the nation’s constitutional framework while drawing comparisons with recent unrest in neighboring countries.

Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, referring to deadly protests in Nepal led by the Gen Z population, remarked, “We are proud of our constitution, see what is happening in neighbouring countries.”

Justice Vikram Nath also cited the student-led protests in Bangladesh that contributed to political instability, including the temporary displacement of the Sheikh Hasina government.

The observations came during the hearing of a presidential reference challenging the Supreme Court’s April order mandating that state governors clear bills within 30 days.

Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta defended the role of governors, noting that 90% of state bills are cleared within the stipulated timeframe, and only 20 bills were reserved between 1970 and 2025.

The April directive arose from disputes between Tamil Nadu’s DMK government and Governor R.N. Ravi, whom the court termed “arbitrary” for withholding assent to state legislation.

Several opposition-ruled states have accused Centre-appointed governors of deliberately delaying bills, prompting the constitutional challenge under Article 143.