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Concurrent Powers and Doctrine of Repugnancy

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

When Parliament and a state legislature pass conflicting laws on concurrent list subjects, central law prevails (Article 254) unless the state law obtains presidential assent. This “doctrine of repugnancy” prevents overlapping statutes from causing confusion. Courts analyze whether an actual conflict exists or if both laws can coexist. If repugnancy is found, the union law or the latter law with presidential assent supersedes. This ensures legislative harmony and respects the Constitution’s hierarchy. States, though free to adapt central frameworks for local conditions, must avoid direct contradiction. Mastery of this principle explains how India’s concurrency fosters unity without stifling state innovation.

Practice Questions

संसदीय प्रश्न सत्र के दौरान प्रश्नों के उत्तर कौन देता है?

संसद द्वारा विधेयक का पुनर्विचार किस अनुच्छेद के अंतर्गत संभव है?

अधिकारों की गारंटी किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से दी गई है?

उच्च न्यायालयों का गठन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Union?

कार्यपालिका और विधानपालिका के बीच संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Who among the following was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty?

आपातकाल की घोषणा किस अनुच्छेद के तहत की जा सकती है?