S.R. Bommai v. Union of India signified a paradigm shift in the judicial interpretation of the union's authority to assume control of a state's administration. In this context discuss the significance and impact of the judgement on cementing the federal structure. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks.

Federalism is defined as the coming together of centre and state polity to with adequate state polity to with adequate independence. S.R. Bommai v. Union of India and its significance: (1) On the appointment of governor in the state (Article 155): S.R Bommai case - SC held that the governor should be someone from outside the state with no connection with local politics. (2) On removal of the governor

SC upheld that IST(3) must not be misused. It held that in if the sacked governor came for justice then government will have to prove the necessity. (3) On use of Article 356 (President's Rule): SC in the case held that there must be compelling reasons for the imposition of President's rule in the state. (4) On governor's power of formation of government: It gave a fixed order, e.g., Pre-poll alliance the first mechanism to form a government. Cementing the federal structure