Supreme Court Upholds Union Government’s Use of Governors in Opposition-Ruled States

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Chief Justice Raises Questions About Governors’ Role and a Potential Shift in the India Alliance

In a recent development, the Supreme Court has given its nod to the Union government’s practice of governing opposition-ruled states through appointed Governors. This issue came to the forefront in cases involving the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to relinquish the fight and a case pursued by Panchapat.

Chief Justice Saramari questioned the involvement of Governors in matters that seemingly fall outside their limited constitutional duties. The Court’s scrutiny highlighted the contentious role of Governors in opposition-ruled states and raised fundamental questions about their mandate.

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