SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court rulings have clarified the conditions under which President's Rule can be imposed, ensuring a balance of power between central and state governments.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court has ruled that President's Rule under Article 356 of the Constitution can only be imposed in cases of a breakdown of constitutional machinery in the state.
- The Court has emphasized that the imposition of President's Rule should not be arbitrary and must be based on objective criteria.
- Landmark cases like S.R. Bommai v. Union of India have established that the Governor's report is not the sole basis for imposing President's Rule.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If President's Rule is imposed without valid reasons, it can be challenged in the Supreme Court, leading to its revocation.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356; S.R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994)
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