there is a British practice established from 1905 in this regard. Queen Victoria, on the basis of advice of Lord Salisbury, concluded that the recommendation of the prime minister for the dissolution of the House is almost mandatory to the Sovereign. The amendment introduced in Article 74 of the Indian Constitution through the 42nd Amendment has settled the matter. The provision makes it clear that the president, in exercising his powers and discharging his responsibilities, is bound by the advice given to him by the council of ministers headed by the prime minister.
