SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court in the SR Bommai vs Union of India case outlined key conditions for imposing President's Rule under Article 356.
DETAILS:
- The government must prove that the constitutional machinery in the state has failed.
- The imposition of President's Rule should be based on objective material and not on subjective satisfaction.
- The state government must be given an opportunity to present its case before the imposition.
- The decision must be based on the facts and circumstances of each case.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If President's Rule is imposed without following these conditions, it can be challenged in court.
SOURCE:
- Article 356 of the Constitution of India
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