Daily blogs 3 October 2024
Nature of the Indian Constitution- Principles of Federalism, Unitary, Quasi-federal
The Indian Constitution is often described as quasi-federal , combining both federal and unitary principles to suit India's unique requirements. Here's a detailed discussion with relevant case laws: 1. Federal Principles of the Indian Constitution Federalism refers to the division of powers between the Centre and the States. India exhibits these principles as follows: (a) Dual Government India has a dual polity with governments at the Centre and in the States, operating within their respective spheres as defined by the Seventh Schedule . (b) Division of Powers The Seventh Schedule provides for: Union List : Subjects of national importance (e.g., defense, foreign affairs). State List : Subjects of local importance (e.g., police, agriculture). Concurrent List : Shared subjects (e.g., education, forests). Case Law : State of West Bengal v. Union of India (1963) The Supreme Court held that the Indian Constitution is not "absolutely federal" but contains...
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