SHORT ANSWER:
Article 356 has been challenged in court, and the Supreme Court has upheld constitutional principles by limiting its misuse.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court in the case of S.R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994) ruled that the use of Article 356 must be based on objective material and not on political considerations.
- The court emphasized that the imposition of President's Rule should be subject to judicial review.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If Article 356 is misused, it can be challenged in court, and the imposition can be struck down.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356
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