B.P. Singhal vs Union Of India & Anr

The Supreme Court, in this writ petition under Article 32, addressed the interpretation of Article 156 of the Constitution regarding the removal of Governors. The Court held that while a Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President, such removal must not be arbitrary and should adhere to principles of natural justice, including the issuance of a show cause notice and a reasoned order. The Court emphasized that the removal of a Governor should only occur under exceptional circumstances, akin to impeachment grounds, thereby establishing that the withdrawal of presidential pleasure is justiciable.