Bommai (1973)

Bommai (1973) refers to a key legal case in India where the Supreme Court ruled that state governments cannot dissolve their legislative assemblies or dismiss their cabinets without proper constitutional procedures. It established that any such actions must be grounded in lawful reasons and follow constitutional principles, emphasizing the importance of parliamentary democracy. This case reinforced the balance of power between the central government and individual states, ensuring that state governments cannot arbitrarily undermine democratic processes. It remains a landmark judgment that upholds constitutional rights and the rule of law within India's federal structure.