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description: "The S.R. Bommai case (1994) established that dismissals of state governments under Article 356 are subject to judicial review, reinforcing federalism in India."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- What is the central holding of the S.R. Bommai case?
- How did Bommai treat the question of a government's majority?
- Why did Bommai uphold some dismissals but not others?

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