SHORT ANSWER:
Supreme Court judgments have clarified the role and powers of governors in the formation of governments during political instability.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court has ruled that governors must act according to the Constitution and not merely on the advice of the central government.
- Governors are required to ensure that the party with the majority support in the assembly is invited to form the government.
- The court has emphasized the need for governors to exercise their discretion judiciously and transparently.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If a governor acts beyond their constitutional authority, their actions can be challenged in court.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 163 and Supreme Court judgments.
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