SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court has emphasized the importance of federalism and state autonomy in the judgments of "S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India" and "Rameshwar Prasad vs. Union of India."
DETAILS:
- In "S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India" (1994), the Court laid down guidelines for the imposition of President's Rule under Article 356, stressing the need to respect state autonomy.
- In "Rameshwar Prasad vs. Union of India" (2006), the Court reiterated the importance of federalism and the limited scope of intervention by the Centre in state matters.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The imposition of President's Rule without proper justification can be challenged in court.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356, Supreme Court Judgments.
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