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Central government has filed a fresh affidavit in the Supreme Court urging it to make all the State governments and Union Territories party to the petitions seeking recognition of same-sex marriage. Centre says that Concurrent list in the Seventh Schedule to the Indian Constitution includes "marriage". Centre claims that any decision on the present issues without making States a party, …

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The case concerning the dispute between the Delhi Government and the Union Government regarding control of administrative services in the National Capital Territory of Delhi is being heard in the Supreme Court of India before a Constitution Bench. - A Legislative Assembly with the power to make laws for the NCT with respect to the matters in the State List …

The Allahabad High Court while adjudicating upon a petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India discussed the difference between 'Seat' and 'Venue' of Arbitration in the light of several judicial precedents.Justice Siddharth clarified,"The term "seat" is of utmost importance as it connotes the situs of arbitration. Thus, in the absence of the specified "Seat of Arbitration" in …

Madras High Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Constitutional Amendment Transferring 'Education' From State List To Concurrent List

The Madras High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Central government on a petition that challenged Section 57 of the Constitution vide which the subject 'Education' was transferred from the State list to the Concurrent list. The petitioner had challenged the constitutional validity of Section 57 of the Constitution Act, 1976 vide which Entry 11 of the State List …

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Punjab Counters Centre's Farm Laws With Its Own Bills, But Does It Have Ground as Per Constitution?

Vaiko Moves Resolution To Restore Subjects Transferred From State List To Concurrent List Of Constitution

Unlike a typical federation, India has a strong centre, contributing to its Quasi-Federal structure. On Friday, MDMK leader Vaiko moved a resolution in the Rajya Sabha, seeking necessary measures for greater autonomy of states, including amendments to the Constitution to bring back the subjects which were transferred from the State List to the Concurrent List, during the last 70 years. …