Question Q.13GS2GS2
'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.
Main Body
In 1992, Supreme Court in S.R. Bommai judgement, ushered a new era of federal polity of India, and balance of power between the centre and the states. S.R. Bommai judgement background 1) During 1980-1990, the period of bargaining federalism was going on, leading to conflicts and attempts of subversion of power between the centre and states.
2Previous and frequent use of Article 356 i.e. President's rule. As per BR Ambedkar, Article 356 was to remain a dead letter but in 10 years, it was misused more than 125 times. S.R. Bommai study count of Article 356 To prevent the misuse of Article 356 owing to feuds and political opportunity between union and states, courts clarified regarding the use of Article 356 and us mechanism.
1Prevented the misuse of Article 356. 2) Protected the relations between the centre and state. 3) Upheld the significance and supremacy of democratically-elected government. 4) Preserved the sanctity of constitutional-quasi-federal structure => devolution of power but with a centralizing tendency. 5) Since S.R. Bommai, federalism has become a part of basic structure of the constitution. Therefore, the relevance and significance of S.R. Bommai judgement stands the test of time as a universe utility in preserving centre-state relations.
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Conclusion
Therefore, the relevance and significance of S.R. Bommai judgement stands the test of time as a universe utility in preserving centre-state relations.
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Topper
RITIKA
2023
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances
Federalism
S.R. Bommai Judgement
Writing Stats
225
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