SHORT ANSWER:
The judiciary has intervened in the powers of governors in cases like "S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India" and "K.ihoto Hollohan vs. Zachillhu".
DETAILS:
- In "S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India" (1994), the Supreme Court ruled that the governor's discretion in dismissing a state government must be exercised within constitutional limits.
- In "Kihoto Hollohan vs. Zachillhu" (1992), the Supreme Court upheld the validity of the anti-defection law and clarified the powers of the governor in relation to legislative assemblies.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The rulings ensure that governors cannot act arbitrarily and must adhere to constitutional provisions.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Judgments
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