SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court has emphasized accountability and transparency in the application of Article 356 in several rulings, notably in the S.R. Bommai case.
DETAILS:
- The S.R. Bommai v. Union of India case (1994) established that the use of Article 356 must be based on objective criteria and not arbitrary decisions.
- The Court ruled that the Governor's report must be based on factual material and not mere conjecture.
- It highlighted the need for judicial review of the President's rule imposed under Article 356.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the application of Article 356 is found to be arbitrary, it can be struck down by the Supreme Court.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356; S.R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994)
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