SHORT ANSWER:
The SR Bommai judgment clarified the conditions under which President's Rule can be imposed, reinforcing the need for judicial review and limiting arbitrary use of power by the central government.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that the imposition of President's Rule under Article 356 must be based on objective criteria and not merely on political considerations.
- It established that the state government has the right to challenge the imposition of President's Rule in court.
- The judgment emphasized that the central government must provide valid reasons for the imposition of President's Rule.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the President's Rule is imposed without valid reasons, it can be struck down by the judiciary.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Judgment in SR Bommai vs. Union of India (1994)
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