SHORT ANSWER:
The SR Bommai case established important legal precedents regarding the use of Article 356 of the Indian Constitution.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that the power of the President to impose President's Rule in a state is subject to judicial review.
- It clarified that the majority of the state assembly must be tested before imposing President's Rule.
- The court emphasized that the decision to dissolve the assembly must be based on objective material and not arbitrary.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the President's Rule is imposed without valid reasons, it can be struck down by the judiciary.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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