The Office of the Governor: Scope and Abuse of Discretionary Powers

The Governor is the constitutional head of a state and serves as a vital link with the Union government. Though designed to function as a neutral arbiter, the discretionary powers under Article 200 often generate friction, raising concerns of neutrality versus political influence.

Recent Developments

  • The Supreme Court has recently intervened to clarify the Governor's role concerning state bills. In State of Tamil Nadu v. Governor of Tamil Nadu (2025) and State of Punjab v. Principal Secretary to the Governor of Punjab (2023), the apex court delivered significant verdicts.
  • The Court ruled that under Article 200, a Governor cannot sit ....
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