SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court can review the imposition of President's Rule under Article 356 of the Constitution to ensure it is justified.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court examines if the conditions for imposing President's Rule, such as failure of constitutional machinery, are met.
- It checks if the decision was based on relevant facts and not arbitrary or malafide.
- The Court can also assess whether the Union Government has acted within its constitutional limits.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the Supreme Court finds the imposition unjustified, it can strike down the President's Rule, restoring the state government.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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