SHORT ANSWER:
The Karnataka Assembly dissolution case set a precedent that the Governor's power to dissolve the Assembly must be exercised within constitutional limits and not arbitrarily.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that the Governor cannot dissolve the Assembly without proper justification.
- The decision emphasized the need for the Governor to act on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the Governor acts beyond constitutional limits, it can lead to judicial review and potential reinstatement of the Assembly.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Judgments on Constitutional Law
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