SHORT ANSWER:
The SR Bommai ruling reinforces the autonomy of state governments and limits arbitrary central interventions.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court's ruling in SR Bommai v. Union of India (1994) established that the use of Article 356 (President's Rule) must be based on objective criteria and not arbitrary decisions.
- It emphasized that state governments have the right to function independently unless there is a clear and justifiable reason for central intervention.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the central government imposes President's Rule without valid reasons, it can be challenged in court, leading to reinstatement of the state government.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356, Supreme Court Judgments.
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