SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court's rulings have clarified the conditions under which President's Rule can be imposed, thus influencing the balance of power between state and central governments.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court has established that President's Rule under Article 356 of the Constitution can only be imposed in cases of constitutional breakdown.
- The Court has emphasized the need for the central government to provide adequate justification for imposing President's Rule.
- Judicial review has been upheld, allowing the Supreme Court to assess the validity of the imposition of President's Rule.
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
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