SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court of India has laid down guidelines to prevent the misuse of Article 356.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court in the S.R. Bommai case (1994) established that the imposition of President's Rule should be based on objective criteria and not arbitrary decisions.
- The Governor must provide a report to the President justifying the imposition of President's Rule.
- The decision must be subject to judicial review.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If misused, the imposition of President's Rule can be challenged in court, and the Supreme Court can strike it down.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356; Supreme Court Judgments.
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