SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court's ruling in the Kesavananda Bharati case established the Basic Structure Doctrine, which limits the power of Parliament to alter the Constitution, thereby affecting the balance of power between state and central governments.
DETAILS:
- The Basic Structure Doctrine ensures that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be amended, preserving the federal structure.
- This ruling implies that the imposition of President's Rule under Article 356 must respect the federal principles and cannot be arbitrary.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If President's Rule is imposed without justifiable grounds, it can be challenged in court.
SOURCE:
- Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, 1973, Supreme Court of India.
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