India, Sept. 1 -- The counsel for the State of Tamil Nadu, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in a very significant submission before the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, headed by the Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, hearing the Presidential Reference, said that "Governor cannot act like a super Chief Minister."

Singhvi pointed out that the governor is a part of the legislative process, but he is not part of the legislation of the State. He is also not a legislator. He may have a role in the legislative process, but that role is subject to the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers; however, he cannot have a dominating role over the State Executive or Legislature.

Even though Article 168 postulates that t...