SHORT ANSWER:
Supreme Court rulings have limited the discretion of governors in dismissing state governments and imposing President's Rule.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court has established that the governor's discretion must be exercised based on the advice of the council of ministers.
- The court has ruled that the governor cannot act arbitrarily and must provide valid reasons for dismissing a government.
- The landmark case of S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India (1994) clarified that the imposition of President's Rule is subject to judicial review.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If a governor acts beyond their constitutional powers, their decision can be challenged in court and may be overturned.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356; S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India (1994)
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