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SHORT ANSWER: The landmark Supreme Court judgment in the case of "S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India" (1994) shaped the understanding of the Governor's discretion in appointing the Chief Minister. DETAILS: - The Supreme Court ruled that the Governor must act according to the advice of the Council of Ministers and cannot act arbitrarily. - The judgment emphasized that the Governor should not dismiss a Chief Minister without a valid reason and should allow them to prove their majority in the Assembly. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - If the Governor acts beyond their constitutional powers, it may lead to judicial review. SOURCE: - S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India, 1994, Supreme Court of India.
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