SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court of India interprets the legality and necessity of President's Rule under Article 356 of the Constitution, emphasizing that it should be used sparingly and only in cases of constitutional breakdown.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court has ruled that President's Rule can only be imposed when there is a failure of constitutional machinery in a state.
- Landmark judgments include the S.R. Bommai case (1994), which established that the imposition of President's Rule is subject to judicial review.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If President's Rule is imposed without valid reasons, it can be struck down by the Supreme Court.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356; S.R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994)
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