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 on constitutional offices, always link judicial observations with the case that directly discusses the conduct and duties of that authority.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the constitutional role of the Governor.
The Governor is a constitutional authority expected to act impartially, independently, and in accordance with the Constitution, rather than political considerations.
Step 2: Judicial observation.
In {State of Tamil Nadu v. Governor of Tamil Nadu}, the Supreme Court emphasized that the Governor must act as a friend, philosopher, and guide, guided solely by constitutional morality and the oath of office.
Step 3: Elimination of other options.
Other cases deal with different constitutional issues such as removal of Governors or legislative procedures, but do not specifically contain this observation regarding the Governor’s conduct.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is (B) State of Tamil Nadu v. Governor of Tamil Nadu, 2025 INSC 48.