"It is not within the realm of the Governor to embroil himself in any political thicket. ""The activities within a political party, confirming turbulence, or unrest within its ranks, are beyond the concern of the Governor. The Governor must remain aloof from any disagreement, discord, disharmony, discontent or dissension, within individual political parties. "Both the Governor and the Speaker have independent constitutional responsibilities," Justice Khehar, writing the judgement for himself and Justices Ghose and Ramana, said. The Governor must keep clear of any political horse-trading, and even unsavoury political manipulations, irrespective of the degree of their ethical repulsiveness," the bench, also comprising Justices Dipak Misra, Madan B Lokur, PC Ghose and NV Ramana, said.Dealing with the Governor's powers, the bench said it is not within his domain to interfere with the functions of the Speaker, as the Governor is neither a guide, nor a mentor to the Speaker and has no role whatsoever in the removal of Speaker or Deputy Speaker.

Source: Times of India July 13, 2016 14:53 UTC