Governor — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

S.R. Bommai v. Union of India

1994

This landmark nine-judge bench decision fundamentally redefined the scope and limits of Article 356 and the Governor's role in recommending President's Rule. The judgment…

Rameshwar Prasad v. Union of India

2006

This case dealt with the Governor's power to dissolve the legislative assembly and established important principles regarding the timing and circumstances under which such power…

Nabam Rebia v. Deputy Speaker

2016

This constitutional bench decision clarified the relationship between the Governor and the Speaker of the legislative assembly, particularly regarding the disqualification of…

Shamsher Singh v. State of Punjab

1974

This case established the principle that the Governor, like the President, must act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers in all matters except those specifically…

Manoj Narula v. Union of India

2014

This case dealt with the Governor's power to grant pardon under Article 161 and established that this power is not subject to executive review but can be subject to judicial…

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