SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court has addressed the limits and responsibilities of a governor under Article 200 in several cases, notably in "Shivraj Singh Chouhan v. Union of India" and "K. S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India".
DETAILS:
- Article 200 of the Indian Constitution allows the Governor to withhold assent to a bill, return it for reconsideration, or reserve it for the President's consideration.
- The Supreme Court has clarified that the Governor's discretion must be exercised in accordance with constitutional provisions and not arbitrarily.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If a Governor acts beyond their constitutional limits, it may lead to judicial review and potential invalidation of their actions.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 200; Supreme Court Judgments.
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