SHORT ANSWER:
The SR Bommai v. Union of India (1994) judgment clarified the conditions under which the Union government can impose President's Rule in a state.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court ruled that the imposition of President's Rule under Article 356 must be based on objective material and not arbitrary.
- It established that the Governor's report is not the sole basis for imposing President's Rule; the Union government must assess the situation.
- The judgment emphasized the need for judicial review of the President's Rule to prevent misuse of power.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If President's Rule is imposed without valid reasons, it can be challenged in court, leading to its revocation.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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