Question

In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court of India held that the Governor must perform his role of a friend, philosopher and guide with dispassion, guided not by considerations of political expediency but by the sanctity of the constitutional oath he undertakes?

• A. State of Kerala v. The Governor for State of Kerala, WPC 1264/2023
• B. State of Tamil Nadu v. Governor of Tamil Nadu, 2025 INSC 48
• C. B.P. Singhal v. Union of India, (2010) 6 SCC 331
• D. Shivraj Singh Chouhan v. Speaker, Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, (2020) INSC 335

Hint:

For questions about landmark Supreme Court judgments, focus on the legal principles laid down in the case. Pay attention to the context in which the judgment was made, as it helps in understanding the Court's reasoning.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The case "State of Kerala v. The Governor for State of Kerala" (WPC 1264/2023) was the one where the Supreme Court held that the Governor must perform his role with dispassion, guided not by political expediency but by the sanctity of the constitutional oath. This emphasized the constitutional duty of the Governor.