In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court hold that “the federalism in India is not a matter of administrative convenience, but one of principle”?

Correct option is A

In S.R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994), the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment on Centre-State relations, stating that Indian federalism is not merely administrative but a matter of constitutional principle. The case dealt with the misuse of Article 356 (President’s Rule) and emphasized the basic structure doctrine, under which federalism is held to be an inviolable feature.
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· The judgment introduced judicial review of President’s Rule.
· Reinforced that States are not mere departments of the Centre.