Constitutional Law

When States Challenge Central Laws βš–οΈ


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πŸ›οΈ The Constitutional Chess Match

🌟 Picture this: A state government passes a law that directly contradicts an existing central government law on the same topic. Who wins? This episode unravels one of India's most intriguing constitutional puzzles!

πŸ’‘ What You'll Discover:

  • πŸ” How Article 254 creates a fascinating power balance between center and states
  • βš–οΈ The secret presidential approval process that can flip the legal hierarchy
  • 🎯 Why transparency matters more than you think in constitutional law
  • πŸš€ The 'sunset clause' that keeps everything in check

πŸ›οΈ Landmark Cases Explored:

  • πŸ’Ž Yogendra Kumar Jaiswal case - When the court demanded 'active application of mind'
  • ⭐ Kaiser-e-Hind case - The precedent that changed presidential decision-making
  • 🎯 Naeem Bano case - How Parliament can still override state laws

πŸ€” The Big Question:

Does Article 254(2) truly empower states with meaningful autonomy, or does it ultimately strengthen central supremacy? This constitutional mechanism reveals the delicate dance between federal cooperation and state independence.

πŸŽ™οΈ Discover how India's founders created a system where states can challenge the center - but with fascinating constitutional safeguards that keep democracy balanced!

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Constitutional LawBy Sharad Bansal