LANDMARK CASE

Samsher Singh v. State of Punjab

(1974) 2 SCC 831 · Supreme Court of India · Constitutional law

At a glance

Citation: (1974) 2 SCC 831
Court: Supreme Court of India
Area of law: Constitutional law
In one line: Yes, except in narrow areas of discretion.

1 Facts

Judicial officers on probation were removed on the Governor's order.

2 Issue

Must the President and Governor act on ministerial advice?

3 What the court decided

Yes, except in narrow areas of discretion.

4 Why it matters

Defines constitutional heads' role.

5 Think about it

When can a Governor act alone?

6 Analyse it yourself

Read the full judgment from an official source or a law database, then brief it in seven steps: facts, issues, arguments, decision, ratio, obiter and significance. Always check the citation before you rely on it.

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