Which of the following principles follows from SR Bommai

Solution

The judgment in S.R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994) marked a constitutional turning point in the interpretation of Article 356. The Supreme Court held that the President’s satisfaction is subject to judicial review and that floor tests, not gubernatorial discretion, determine majority support. The Court also recognized secularism and federalism as basic structure elements. Arbitrary imposition of President’s Rule was declared unconstitutional. Bommai thus transformed Article 356 from a political weapon into a constitutionally regulated emergency power, strengthening democratic accountability.