Governor Can’t Suspend PSC Member Before President Refers Matter To SC: Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]

The Karnataka High Court has held that the power of suspension under Article 317(2) can be exercised by the Governor only after the President has referred the matter to the Supreme Court.A bench of Chief Justice Subhro Kamal Mukherjee and Justice Budihal RB said such power cannot be exercised at the Governor’s absolute discretion, but only after receiving the aid and advice of the Council...