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The Governor – Quick Glance with Latest Supreme Court Ruling

The Governor THE GOVERNOR I. Basic Info Articles: 153 to 167 (Part VI) Head of State: Constitutional/Nominal head Agent of Centre First Woman Governor: Sarojini Naidu (UP, 1947–49) II. Appointment & Tenure Appointed by: President (Central Nominee) Not elected (directly or indirectly) Model: Canadian (from GOI Act 1935) 7th Amendment: One person – multiple states Resignation: To President Term: 5 years (no fixed security) Holds office till successor arrives III. Qualifications Indian Citizen 35+ years Convention: Outsider + CM consulted (not always followed) IV. Oath & Office Oath by: Chief Justice of HC (or senior-most judge) No MP/MLA/Other Office of Profit V. Privileges & Immunity Salary decided by Parliament (not reduced) No criminal case/arrest 2-month civil case notice (personal act) Full immun...