SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court has ruled on the dismissal of a chief minister by a governor in cases like the S.R. Bommai case.
DETAILS:
- In the S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India case (1994), the Supreme Court laid down guidelines regarding the dismissal of a chief minister by the governor.
- The court ruled that the governor's discretion must be exercised in accordance with constitutional provisions and cannot be arbitrary.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If a governor dismisses a chief minister without proper justification, it can be challenged in the Supreme Court.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356; S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India, 1994.
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