New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI) – The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea seeking the removal of Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi over his abrupt departure from the state's legislative assembly without delivering the customary address.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar heard the petition filed by C R Jaya Sukin, who contended that the Governor's actions amounted to a violation of the Constitution and an insult to the people of Tamil Nadu.
The controversy arose on January 6 when Governor Ravi exited the assembly session, allegedly in protest after the Tamil Nadu state anthem was played instead of the national anthem at the beginning of the proceedings. The Governor viewed this as a sign of "disrespect" towards the Constitution and the national anthem.
The petitioner invoked Article 156 of the Constitution, which states that a Governor holds office at the pleasure of the President, and urged the Supreme Court to direct the President to recall Ravi from his post.
However, the apex court ruled that the matter was beyond its jurisdiction. "We cannot grant that prayer. We are also bound by the Constitution," Chief Justice Khanna stated while dismissing the plea.
The ruling reinforces the constitutional boundaries regarding the removal of a Governor, highlighting that such decisions rest solely with the President of India.
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