The Supreme Court in SR Bommai case (1994) held that the imposition of President's Rule under Articl…

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The Supreme Court in SR Bommai case (1994) held that the imposition of President's Rule under Article 356 is subject to judicial review and the State Legislative Assembly can be revived if the proclamation is struck down.

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SR Bommai v. Union of India (1994): Landmark 9-judge bench judgment: (a) Presidential satisfaction under Article 356 subject to judicial review, (b) Proclamation can be struck down if mala fide or based on irrelevant grounds, (c) Floor test is primary method to test majority, (d) Assembly dissolution not automatic; can be revived if proclamation invalidated. Curbed arbitrary use of Article 356.

Topic Centre-State Relations - President's Rule

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The Supreme Court in SR Bommai case (1994) held that the imposition of President's Rule under Article 356 is subject to judicial review and the State Legislative Assembly can be revived if the proclamation is struck down.