SHORT ANSWER:
The SR Bommai case redefined federalism by establishing that the power of the Governor to dismiss a state government is subject to judicial review.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that the Governor's discretion must be exercised in accordance with constitutional provisions.
- It emphasized the importance of the federal structure and the autonomy of state governments.
- The judgment clarified that the President's Rule under Article 356 should not be misused.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Misuse of Article 356 can lead to judicial intervention and reinstatement of the dismissed government.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Judgment in SR Bommai vs. Union of India, 1994
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