Five Governors Continue In Office Beyond Five-Year Terms, Mangubhai Patel Case Reaches MP High Court
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A petition regarding the completion of Governor Mangubhai Patel's tenure lies with the High Court. The petition appealed to the court to hand over the governor's responsibility to the chief justice. The court has reserved its judgment on the petition. Patel is not the lone governor to retain his position even after completion of five years in office. Governor of UP…
Five Indian state governors have continued to hold office beyond their initial five-year term, with a recent case filed in the Madhya Pradesh High Court concerning Governor Mangubhai Patel's tenure. The petition seeks the transfer of Patel's responsibilities to the Chief Justice, with the court reserving its judgment. Patel is not the only governor to extend his term beyond the mandated period.
Governors of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Uttarakhand have also surpassed the five-year mark. Under existing rules, governors stay in office until a successor is appointed, or until their responsibilities are officially taken over by new incumbents. As of July 8, Mangubhai Patel's term as Madhya Pradesh's governor remains active.
The current situation follows the precedent set by the governors of UP and Gujarat, who serve seven-year terms. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is considering the appointment of new governors, with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) playing a significant role in this process. Consequently, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Uttarakhand may see changes in their governorship.
The central government might also alter the governors of other states. Meanwhile, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board's leader, Asaduddin Owaisi, criticized the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), arguing that it infringes upon religious freedom.
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