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title: "S.R. Bommai Case (1994): Article 356 Verdict"
description: "S.R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994) made President's Rule under Article 356 subject to judicial review, a key case for UPSC polity exam candidates."
url: "https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/s-r-bommai-case"
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- What is the most important principle established by S.R. Bommai?
- How did Bommai treat secularism and federalism?
- Can a State Assembly be dissolved immediately under Article 356 after Bommai?

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