SHORT ANSWER:
The SR Bommai case clarified the limits of the President's rule under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that the imposition of President's rule must be based on objective material and not arbitrary decisions.
- It established that the state government must be given a chance to prove its majority before the imposition of President's rule.
- The court emphasized judicial review over the President's decision to dissolve the state assembly.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the President's rule is imposed without proper justification, it can be challenged in court.
SOURCE:
- Article 356 of the Indian Constitution
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