SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court's ruling in the SR Bommai v. Union of India case clarified the conditions under which President's Rule can be imposed under Article 356.
DETAILS:
- The Court held that the imposition of President's Rule must be based on objective material and not merely on the subjective satisfaction of the President.
- It established that the state government must be given an opportunity to prove its majority before President's Rule is imposed.
- The ruling emphasized that the power under Article 356 is not absolute and is subject to judicial review.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If President's Rule is imposed without following the laid down principles, it can be struck down by the Supreme Court.
SOURCE:
- Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, Supreme Court Judgement in SR Bommai v. Union of India.
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