SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court of India has intervened in the dismissal of state assemblies in cases like the S.R. Bommai case.
DETAILS:
- The S.R. Bommai case (1994) established that the dismissal of a state assembly under Article 356 must be based on objective material and not arbitrary.
- The court laid down guidelines for the use of Article 356, emphasizing that the President's rule should not be misused.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the dismissal is found to be unconstitutional, the assembly can be restored, and the President's rule can be quashed.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 356; Supreme Court Judgments.
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