SHORT ANSWER:
A Governor can exercise discretion to dissolve the state assembly or call for a trust vote when there is a constitutional crisis or if the ruling party loses majority support.
DETAILS:
- The Governor acts under Article 174 of the Indian Constitution to summon or dissolve the assembly.
- Discretion is exercised in situations where no party has a clear majority or if there is a breakdown of constitutional machinery.
- The Governor may also call for a trust vote if there are doubts about the ruling party's majority.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- There are no specific punishments for the Governor's actions as they are constitutional provisions.
SOURCE:
- Article 174 of the Indian Constitution
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