The insistence that C. Joseph Vijay, president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), demonstrate majority support in the Legislative Assembly is based on a legal principle prioritizing the formation of a stable government. The Supreme Court has established that a Governor cannot deny the formation of a government once majority support is proven, except if they doubt the stability of the claimants. The court has emphasized the need for reasonable time for the Governor to explore alternatives with political parties to ensure stability, although 'reasonable time' is not explicitly defined in the Constitution. In a hung Assembly, the Governor should first invite the pre-poll alliance with the most seats, followed by the single largest party that can show majority support, and lastly consider post-poll coalitions. The 1994 S.R. Bommai judgment reinforced this hierarchy of preferences, warning that failure to establish a stable government could lead to a breakdown of constitutional machinery. Furthermore, the Supreme Court has cautioned against the misuse of gubernatorial powers for political gain, stressing that actions should solely aim to preserve the Constitution. The Rameshwar Prasad case highlighted concerns regarding Governors promoting the interests of the ruling party at the Centre, advocating for a 'cooling-off period' for those transitioning from political roles to gubernatorial positions. The court acknowledged that coalition governments have become common, allowing for post-poll adjustments based on ideological similarities.