SHORT ANSWER:
The judiciary has intervened to restore state governments or legislatures after the imposition of President's Rule under Article 356 when it found the imposition unconstitutional or based on malafide intentions.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court has ruled that President's Rule can be challenged in court.
- If the court finds that the reasons for imposing President's Rule were not valid, it can order the restoration of the state government.
- Notable cases include the S.R. Bommai case (1994) where the Supreme Court laid down guidelines for the imposition of President's Rule.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If found unconstitutional, the state government is restored, and the central government's action is deemed invalid.
SOURCE:
- Article 356 of the Constitution of India, Supreme Court judgments.
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