Centre-State Disputes over Legislative Domains
The Constitution of India divides legislative powers between the Centre and the states to uphold a federal structure. Disputes arise when both claim authority over the same subject or differ on jurisdictional boundaries, threatening the balance between unity and autonomy.
Recent Developments
- In 2024, Kerala filed a suit in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Centre’s Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), arguing that it infringed upon state legislative powers and social harmony.
- Karnataka and Tamil Nadu both approached the Supreme Court in 2025, accusing the Centre of withholding disaster relief funds and showing “step-motherly treatment” by not providing financial ....
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