The evolution of India's states and union territories has been a dynamic process shaped by historical, political, and administrative considerations. From the territorial extent of British rule to the integration…

Article 1 to article 4 under Part-I of the Constitution, deal with the Union and its territory. The constitutional provisions under this part are as follows Article 1 Name and…

Article 263 provides for setting up an Inter-State council as an advisory and consensus-seeking body having powers to investigate, deliberate and recommend on subjects in which some or all states…

Article 262 and the Jurisdictional Framework of Water Disputes in India It allows for the resolution of disputes regarding inter-state river waters. It specifies that: The Parliament has the authority…

The Indian State seeks to ensure that all its citizens enjoy justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity in order to foster unity among the populace and uphold societal integrity. The idea…

From gaining independence to being a worldwide example of unity in diversity, India faced several challenges like merger of princely states, curbing secessionist sentiments, establishing democratic institutions and most importantly…

The Government of India Act 1919 was enacted by the British to implement crucial constitutional changes in response to India's demands following the First World War. The Act specified that…

The constitution has used the term ‘union of states’ instead of ‘federation’ to describe India; however in essence India follows a federal system of government. The federal system helps in…

Legislative Challenges in Centre and State Relations Sarkaria Commission Punchhi Commission The Parliament should retain the residuary powers of taxation, while other residuary powers ought to be placed in the…

Missing Federal Bridging institutions: India lacks a robust institutional architecture and conflict mediation process to resolve deadlock between Centre and State and to have amicable relationship between the two. The…