SHORT ANSWER:
Article 356 of the Indian Constitution allows the President to impose President's Rule in a state if the governance is not functioning according to the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- Article 356 is part of the Constitution of India, which provides for the imposition of President's Rule in a state.
- The Supreme Court has ruled in various cases, such as S.R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994), that the power under Article 356 should be exercised with caution and is subject to judicial review.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Imposition of President's Rule can lead to the dissolution of the state assembly and the takeover of state governance by the central government.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356; Supreme Court Judgments.
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