The pocket veto allows the President to prevent a bill from becoming law without formal rejection or return. It signifies the President's inaction on a bill within the constitutionally stipulated time limit (which doesn't exist for ordinary bills, thus allowing indefinite delay).
Which of the following President has exercised a power which is called 'Pocket veto' in constitutional terminology ?
Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2015 · Topic: The President (Veto Powers (Absolute, Suspensive, Pocket))
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