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Annapurna Singh· 2023

Question Q.14GS2GS2

S.R. Bommai v. Union of India के निर्णय ने संघीय संरचना के प्रसंग में राज्यपाल की भूमिका पर एक महत्वपूर्ण प्रभाव डाला है। इस संदर्भ में संघीय संतुलन एवं प्रशासन पर न्यायिक निर्णय के महत्व और प्रभाव पर विचार कीजिए। (250 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए) 15 अंक S.R. Bommai v. Union of India Signified a paradigm shift in the judicial interpretation of the union's autonomy to assume control of a state's administration. In this context discuss the significance and impact of the judgement on governing the federal structure. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks.

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Main Body

S.R. Bommai case 1994 deals with role of governor, federal balancing & administration

Paradigm shift

├ Change of stance from earlier judgments

├ strengthened state's stance in case of President rule to time

Significance of judgement :-

1Role of governor clarified L& his satisfaction not outside judicial review
2Presidents rule selected norms revisited to prevent misuse
3upholded doctrine of harmonious constitution with respect of central & state division of power
4Upheld India as a quasi-federal polity

Impact:- [+VE]

1Inspired further judgements
2secluance for central govt. against execessive power encroachment
3Constitutional supremacy L& Basic structure of federalism upheld.
104 words5 paragraphs
  • Clear identification of paradigm shift in judicial interpretation
  • Structured breakdown of significance and impact
  • Recognition of federal nature of Indian constitution

Topper

Annapurna Singh

2023

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Federalism

S.R. Bommai Case and Federal Balance

Writing Stats

104

Total words

5

Paragraphs

analytical

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