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SHORT ANSWER: The Supreme Court has clarified the limits and scope of a Governor's discretionary powers under Article 163 in several judgments, notably in the cases of "Bihar Legislative Assembly vs. Keshav Singh" and "Shivraj Singh Chouhan vs. Speaker, Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly." DETAILS: - The Supreme Court ruled that the Governor's discretionary powers should be exercised in accordance with the advice of the Council of Ministers, except in specific situations outlined in the Constitution. - The court emphasized that the Governor cannot act arbitrarily and must follow constitutional provisions. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Misuse of discretionary powers can lead to judicial review and potential invalidation of decisions. SOURCE: - Article 163 of the Indian Constitution, Supreme Court Judgments
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