SHORT ANSWER:
Supreme Court judgments have established guidelines to prevent the arbitrary use of President's Rule under Article 356.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court has ruled that President's Rule should not be imposed without sufficient justification and must be based on objective criteria.
- The Court has emphasized the need for a report from the Governor to substantiate the imposition of President's Rule.
- Judicial review of the imposition of President's Rule has been upheld, allowing courts to examine the validity of the decision.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If found arbitrary, the imposition of President's Rule can be struck down by the Supreme Court.
SOURCE:
- Article 356 of the Constitution of India, Supreme Court judgments.
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