The question (15 marks)
Compare the position of the President under Article 74 with that of the Governor under Article 163, and discuss the circumstances in which a Governor may act in his own discretion. (15 marks)
MU Module 2, heads on the President, the Governor and the Councils of Ministers.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 2 · Legislature and Executive of Constitutional Law – II.
Authorities you will need
- Samsher Singh v State of Punjab
- M. P. Special Police Establishment v State of M. P.
- S. R. Bommai v Union of India
- Rameshwar Prasad v Union of India
- Nabam Rebia v Deputy Speaker, Arunachal Pradesh
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