SHORT ANSWER:
State governments can challenge the invocation of Article 356 in the Supreme Court or High Court.
DETAILS:
- Article 356 allows the President to impose President's Rule in a state if the governance cannot be carried out according to the Constitution.
- State governments can file petitions in courts arguing against the validity of the President's Rule.
- They can present evidence showing that the state government was functioning properly.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the court finds the invocation of Article 356 unjustified, it can restore the state government.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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