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Federalism in India and the United States of America- A Comparative Analysis (By Anirud Chathanath)
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I believe that
India is a federal state. There exist provisions where the concentration of
power tends to sway towards the Union, but the historical experience of the
State also plays an important role. The existence of hostile neighbours like
Pakistan and China necessitated a strong Union Government to ensure the
security of the State. The judiciary has also viewed the expansion of federal
power as a means to further national interests. However, the Supreme Court is
the highest authority in the interpretation of the Constitution. The majority
judgements have ruled that India has a federal constitution. In Keshavananda
Bharti v. Union of India, the Supreme Court held federalism to be a part of the
basic structure of the Indian constitution; therefore, the Parliament cannot
make any amendments that affect the federal spirit.
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- Journal IJLRA
- ISSN 2582-6433
- Published 2022/04/21
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