SHORT ANSWER:
The Governor does not have the power to exercise judicial review over state legislation in India.
DETAILS:
- The Governor's role is primarily to give assent to bills passed by the state legislature or to return them for reconsideration.
- Judicial review is the power of the judiciary to examine the constitutionality of legislative acts, which is not within the Governor's authority.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- N/A
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 200 and Article 213.
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