SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court of India established that the Governor's discretionary powers must be exercised in accordance with constitutional principles and not arbitrarily.
DETAILS:
- The Governor cannot act solely on personal discretion; actions must align with the advice of the council of ministers.
- The court emphasized the need for accountability and transparency in the exercise of discretionary powers.
- The misuse of these powers can be challenged in court.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If misused, the actions taken by the Governor can be declared unconstitutional.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Judgments, Case: SR Bommai vs Union of India (1994)
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