SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court of India has interpreted Article 356 to limit the imposition of President's Rule to situations of constitutional breakdown and has established legal precedents regarding its misuse.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court has ruled that President's Rule can only be imposed when there is a failure of constitutional machinery in the state.
- In the case of S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India (1994), the Court laid down guidelines to check arbitrary use of Article 356.
- The Court emphasized that the decision to impose President's Rule must be based on objective material and not on political considerations.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If misused, the imposition of President's Rule can be challenged in the Supreme Court, which can restore the state government.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356; S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India (1994)
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