Question

What is meant by President's rule in a state?

Hint:

Art. 356: failure of constitutional machinery; 6 months at a time; max 3 years with safeguards.

Answer 1

The proclamation may dissolve or keep the assembly under suspended animation; Parliament legislates for the state and approves the proclamation. Each spell lasts six months and can be extended up to three years with conditions (national emergency + EC certification). Judicial review checks misuse and mala fides (≈58 words).