New Delhi, July 29 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday fixed a schedule for hearing the Presidential Reference, which raises several constitutional questions--most notably, whether the courts can prescribe timelines for the Governor or the President to grant assent to bills passed by State legislatures.

The hearings will involve submissions from all parties, both supporting and opposing the Reference.

A five-judge bench led by the Chief Justice of India (CJI), BR Gavai, stated that the hearing in the matter will commence on August 19. The Court also directed all parties to file their written submissions in the matter on or prior to August 12.

"The parties supporting the reference shall be heard on August 19, 20, 21, and 26. The parties opp...