SHORT ANSWER:
There have been several notable cases following the S.R. Bommai judgment that clarified the procedural safeguards for invoking Article 356.
DETAILS:
- The S.R. Bommai case (1994) established that the use of Article 356 must be based on objective material and not arbitrary decisions.
- Subsequent cases like Rameshwar Prasad v. Union of India (2006) and Nabam Rebia v. Deputy Speaker (2016) further emphasized the need for a thorough examination of the situation before imposing President's Rule.
- The courts have reinforced that the state government must be given a chance to prove its majority before Article 356 is invoked.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If Article 356 is invoked without proper justification, it can be challenged in court, leading to potential reinstatement of the state government.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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