SHORT ANSWER:
President's Rule under Article 356 can last for a maximum of six months, but it can be extended with parliamentary approval.
DETAILS:
- Article 356 of the Indian Constitution allows the President to assume control of a state government if the constitutional machinery fails.
- The President must report to Parliament within two months of imposing President's Rule.
- The duration can be extended beyond six months if a state of emergency is declared under Article 352 or if the Parliament approves the extension.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the President's Rule is imposed without sufficient grounds, it can be challenged in the Supreme Court.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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