SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court has defined the limits of the Governor's discretion in cases like "S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India" (1994) and "Rameshwar Prasad vs. Union of India" (2006).
DETAILS:
- In "S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India", the court ruled that the Governor's discretion should be exercised in accordance with the advice of the council of ministers.
- In "Rameshwar Prasad vs. Union of India", the court emphasized that the Governor cannot act arbitrarily and must follow constitutional provisions.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the Governor acts beyond their constitutional limits, it can lead to judicial review and potential invalidation of their actions.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 163 and Supreme Court Judgments.
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