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In SR Bommai v. Union of India (1994), the Supreme Court laid down guidelines to prevent misuse of President's Rule under Article 356. Which of the following is NOT a guideline from this judgment?
- Floor test is primary method to test majority in Assembly
- Secularism is part of basic structure; violation can justify President's Rule
- President's Rule proclamation is subject to judicial review
- Governor's report is final and cannot be questioned in court
Answer: Governor's report is final and cannot be questioned in court
SR Bommai guidelines (1994): (a) Presidential satisfaction under Article 356 subject to judicial review, (b) Floor test primary method to test majority, not Governor's subjective assessment, (c) Secularism part of basic structure; State government acting against secularism can justify Article 356, (d) Assembly dissolution not automatic; can be revived if proclamation struck down, (e) Governor's report based on objective material, not political opinion. Landmark judgment curbing arbitrary use of Article 356; strengthened federal balance by protecting State autonomy against political misuse.