SHORT ANSWER:
Judicial review can assess the legality of the executive's decision to prorogue a state assembly session.
DETAILS:
- Judicial review allows courts to examine if the executive's action of proroguing is within legal bounds.
- It ensures that the executive does not exceed its authority as defined by the Constitution or relevant laws.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If found illegal, the prorogation can be declared void, and the assembly may be required to reconvene.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 212 (regarding legislative proceedings)
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