SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court's ruling in the SR Bommai case reinforced the federal structure by limiting the central government's power to dismiss state governments.
DETAILS:
- The ruling established that the President's rule under Article 356 should be used sparingly and only in cases of constitutional breakdown.
- It emphasized that the state government has the right to function unless there is clear evidence of failure to adhere to constitutional provisions.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Misuse of Article 356 can lead to judicial review and reinstatement of the dismissed state government.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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