Question

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court of India establish the ``Doctrine of Pleasure" with respect to the removal of public servants?

• A. State of Punjab v. Darbara Singh
• B. Union of India v. Tulsiram Patel
• C. K.K. Verma v. Union of India
• D. Ramana Dayaram Shetty v. International Airport Authority of India

Hint:

Doctrine of Pleasure: Established in *Tulsiram Patel* (1985). Think: ``Pleasure = Government’s power to dismiss."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The *Union of India v. Tulsiram Patel* (1985) case clarified the ``Doctrine of Pleasure" under Article 310 of the Indian Constitution, which states that public servants hold their positions at the pleasure of the President or Governor. The Supreme Court ruled that this doctrine allows the government to dismiss public servants without a full inquiry in exceptional circumstances, such as threats to public order or security, though subject to constitutional safeguards like Article 311(2). The other cases listed do not primarily deal with this doctrine: *State of Punjab v. Darbara Singh* relates to service rules, *K.K. Verma* to administrative law, and *Ramana Dayaram Shetty* to arbitrary state action.