Misuse of Article 356 — President's Rule

Preparation should focus on the transition of Article 356 from a 'dead letter' to a tool of political leverage, balanced by the landmark S.R. Bommai judgment. Candidates must analyze the Governor's partisan role and the shift towards judicial review in safeguarding state autonomy. Mastery involves linking constitutional provisions with recent case studies like Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh to demonstrate contemporary relevance.