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213 - Power to promulgate Ordinances
Judiciary's Role as Institutional Corrective
Prevented Governor from delaying assent to bills → Ex. State of Tamil Nadu Case (2022). This ensured
basic principle of parliamentary democracy - legitimacy of a law initiated by a popularly elected govt
Continuance of administration
timeline for a future - 14-2 months in specific cases
Prevented Governor from dismissing
a govt without providing them reasonable opportunity to prove majority in VCEx. State of Uttarakhand Case (2016) State of Arunachal Pradesh (case). This ensured
Rule of Majority
Vertical Separation of Powers
Bommai Case (1994) - laid down guide lines for 'Proper' & 'Improper' Use of Art 356
Additional Observations of SC
Governor must act as a guide & philosopher to state Govts
Satisfaction of Governor - based on relevant material not personal biases
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ADITYA PATHAK
AIR 1892025
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Executive
Governor
Judiciary's Role in Checking Governor's Powers
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148
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2
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12
Bullets
analytical with examples
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