Indian Polity · Polity
Consider the following statements about accountability of constitutional functionaries and judicial remedies: I. If a Governor wilfully refuses to perform a constitutional duty, the Supreme Court may issue directions under Articles 32/142 to ensure compliance, but it cannot itself remove the Governor from office. II. Removal of a Governor is governed by Article 156 and is effected by the President; the Supreme Court can order removal directly as part of judicial remedies. III. Parliamentary or executive action (like presidential removal) remains the constitutional route for disciplining Governors; courts can only provide declaratory relief or directions, not direct removal. Which of the above statements are correct?
- 1I only
- 2I and III only✓
- 3II only
- 4I, II and III
Correct answer
I and III only
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