Question

11. In 1986, the Parliament passed a bill known as Indian Post office (amendment) bill. This
bill was widely criticised by many for it sought to curtail the freedom of the press. The then
President, Gyani Zail Singh, did not take any decision on this bill.
Which power of the President of India is reflected through the above act. Elaborate the idea?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Singh used a pocket veto to refuse assent to the "Post Office (Amendment) Bill" in 1986 to show his opposition to the bill. The bill was later withdrawn by the V. P. Singh Government in 1990.