Today, on 10th September, In the ongoing Presidential Reference Row, the Centre told the Supreme Court that the Governor is not a servant of the government but an independent constitutional office, exercising implied discretion to uphold and defend the Constitution in crucial circumstances.
Today, On 3rd September, In the Presidential Reference hearing, Karnataka tells Supreme Court that the Governor has only executive power and no legislative powers. Senior Advocate Gopal Subramaniam emphasized that any discretion of the Governor is clearly defined in the Constitution.
