Constitution of India · Part VI: The States · The Governor
Article 155: Appointment of Governor
In plain words
The Governor of a State is appointed by the President by warrant under the President's hand and seal.
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Official text
The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
Source: India Code (Legislative Department), the official text of the Constitution of India. As amended up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. Text as on 10 September 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.
Supreme Court judgments citing the article 155
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The State of Tamil Nadu v. The Governor of Tamil Nadu & Anr.
a. What courses of action are available to the Governor in exercise of his powers under Article 200 of the Constitution. b. Whether the Governor can reserve a Bill for the consideration of the President when it is…
- Nabam Rebia, and Bamang Felix v. Deputy Speaker and Others
- B.P. Singhal v. Union of India and Anr.
- S.R. Bommai v. Union of India and Ors.