S.R. Bommai Vs. Union of India was an important landmark in defining the contours of federalism in India.
Main Body
Indians interpreted their federalism is the basic structure of the constitution. Judicial interpretation of union's authority to assume control of state's administration by judgment in consent of centre's power to impose president's rule in the state (Art RSC). President's rule imposed by governor is subject to judicial review. Government should have reasonable reason to take over state administration and dismiss state government. It stated some situations where it could be justifiable & not justifiable. Misadministration can't be the ground for President's rule.
Conclusion
Significance of Judgement 1. Landmark in defining the federal scheme of constitution. 2. Cemented the federal structure by stating it as basic structure of constitution. 3. Crystallizes or judicial review of President's rule duties under imposition of rule. 4. It strengthened the state's position in India's federal polity. 5. Protects the state from encroachments & federacy of union government. 6. Protecting the regional parties of state from undue parental of national ruling government. 7. Prevent central government in overstate opposition ruled states.
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Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances
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