President’s Rule
▪ The Lok Sabha passed a Statutory Resolution to extend President’s Rule in Manipur for six more months.
▪ Article 355 Duty of the Union to protect States against external aggression and internal
disturbance
▪ Article 356 Provisions in case of failure of Constitutional Machinery in States
▪ Article 357 Exercise of legislative powers under proclamation issued under Article 356
▪ Article 365 Effect of failure to comply with, or to give effect to, directions given by the Union.
▪ Effect on State Government : The state executive is dismissed, and the legislature is suspended or dissolved, with the President governing through the Governor.
▪ Legislative Powers : Parliament can delegate law-making powers to the President or other
authorities.
▪ Duration : The maximum limit of three years, must end with the restoration of constitutional
governance.
▪ Effect on Centre-State Relations Modifies Centre’s relationship with only the affected state.
▪ Parliamentary Approval: Requires simple majority for approval and continuation.
▪ Impact on Fundamental Rights : Does not affect Fundamental Rights of citizens.
▪ The 38th Amendment (1975) made President’s Rule non-justiciable, but the 44th Amendment (1978) restored judicial review.
▪ S.R. Bommai Case (1994): The court ruled that the President’s Rule is conditional, not absolute, and is subject to judicial review.
