Discuss the position of the Governor in the federal polity of India. What is the nature of his power while giving assent to a bill passed by the State Legislature ? Is he bound by the aid and advice of his Council of Ministers in all his functions ?

Exact Syllabus Pointer

Historical underpinnings, basic structure, fundamental rights, directive principles, federalism, inter-state relations, constitutional amendments.

Current Affairs Peg & Static Core

Contemporary Trigger: Supreme Court rulings on State Governors withholding assent to bills (Article 200)

Underlying Static Themes:office of governorarticle 200 assent to billscooperative federalismsarkaria commission recommendations

Connected Questions Across All Papers

Discovered through overlapping concepts: Office of the Governor (Article 200), Assent to State Bills, Discretionary Powers of Governor

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