GK Question

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Recent controversies regarding Governors withholding assent to State Bills or delaying Assembly sessions have led the Supreme Court to reiterate that Governors must act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, except in limited discretionary situations.

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Answer: True

Recent Governor controversies (2022-2024): Several States reported Governors: (a) Withholding assent to Bills indefinitely, (b) Delaying summoning of Assembly, (c) Reserving Bills for President without clear justification. Supreme Court in various cases (e.g., Kerala Governor case, Tamil Nadu Governor case) reiterated: (a) Governor generally bound by Cabinet advice (Article 163), (b) Discretion limited to specific situations (appointing CM in hung assembly, recommending President's Rule), (c) Withholding assent must be for constitutional reasons, not political disagreement. Highlights tension in federal executive relations.

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