SHORT ANSWER:
The Constitution of India provides safeguards against the misuse of President's Rule through Article 356 and Article 357.
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.
- Article 357 mandates that the state legislature must approve the imposition of President's Rule within six months.
- The Supreme Court can review the imposition of President's Rule to ensure it is justified.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If President's Rule is found to be unjustified, it can be revoked by the Supreme Court.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Articles 356 and 357.
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