In which landmark case did the Supreme Court uphold the validity of judicial review of Emergency proclamations?
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Correct answer: S.R. Bommai v. Union of India
In S.R. Bommai v. Union of India, the Supreme Court held that proclamations under Article 356 are subject to judicial review. It emphasized that misuse of Emergency powers can be checked by courts.
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