Analysis Of Implications Of Central Laws On The State List
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Kotta Lakshmi Sharan, School of Law, Christ (deemed to be University)
ABSTRACT
This paper discusses the consequences of central laws on the State List in the Indian federal system with particular focus on the constitutional and judicial procedures that stipulate the allocation of legislative authority between the Union and States. It critically looks at the ways in which the constitutional provisions of Articles 249, 250, 252, 253 and 356 allow the Central government to legislate on State subjects straight away causing tensions with the State autonomy. The paper examines such judicial doctrines as the pith and substance and the concept of repugnancy that are used to interpret the validity of the legislation and to solve the conflicts. The paper has outlined the changing nature of the balance between the power of the central government and the sovereignty of the States, particularly the economic reforms of GST and social reforms like the farm laws. The study highlights the need to uphold federal harmony, State autonomy, and cooperative federalism in the Indian constitution.
Keywords: Federalism, List of States, Central Laws, case law, Constitution Law, India, Parliamentary Power, Federal balancing, judicial interpretation, cooperative federalism.
