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Akansh DhullAIR 3· 2029

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भारत के उच्चतम न्यायालय ने केंद्रीकृत सत्ता और क्षेत्रीय स्वायत्तता को संतुलित रूप से संपोषित करते हुए भारत की संघीय प्रणाली को अद्वितीय असमता प्रदान की है। प्रासंगिक केस लॉ की सहायता से विचार कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में लिखिए) // The Supreme Court of India has upheld unique asymmetry in India's federalism by intricately balancing centralized authority and regional autonomy. Discuss with the help of relevant case laws. (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

Asymmetric federalism refers to the idea that states vote unequal horizontally (wrt each other) and vertically (different relations with centre).

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Main Body

Asymmetric federalism refers to the idea that states vote unequal horizontally (wrt each other) and vertically (different relations with centre)

Recently, 6th Schedule status of ladakh has bought it in news

Nature of Indian federalism(1) Quasi federal = keychcare
(2) Art 1India is union of states (Holding together federalism)
(3) Destructible union of indestructible states (Art's)
Role of Supreme CourtCentralized authority + Regional autonomy
1SR Bommai case (1994) saying that federalism is basic structure
2Limits on imposition of President rule (Art 356) and making it judicially reviewable
3Role of governor → Not agent of

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Asymmetric federalism refers to the idea that states vote unequal horizontally (wrt each other) and vertically (different relations with centre).

Recently, 6th Schedule status of Ladakh has brought it in news.

Nature of Indian federalism:

Quasi federal in nature
Art 1 → India is union of states (holding together 'destructible unions' or 'indestructible states')

Role of Supreme Court in centralised & regional autonomy:

1SR Bommai case (1994) saying that federalism is basic structure
2limits on imposition of President's rule (Art 356) and making it judicially reviewable
3Role of governor → Not agent of union but its representative (BSP Singhal case puts limits on pleasure of President)
4Recent HeneneralDeveloped Authority case allowing states to charge loyals and bolster finances
5SC permission to Inner for CBI, NIA like central bodies
6By making speaker's power subject to judicial review (Keshargi Meghardia with respect to Money Bill it has provided voice to Rajya Sabha
7D2K reorganisation Act upheld in 2023 allowing Union to change territory and status
8Jurisprudence of 1970's 2 1980 both regard to states balancing director by centre in context (R&. Railways, Communication)
304 words10 paragraphs2 bullet points
  • Clear definition of asymmetric federalism
  • Recent current affairs reference (Ladakh)
  • Mentions fundamental constitutional articles
  • Good understanding of 'holding together federalism' concept
  • References key case law (S.R. Bommai)

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Topper

Akansh Dhull

AIR 32029

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Federalism

Asymmetric Federalism and Supreme Court Role

Writing Stats

324

Total words

10

Paragraphs

2

Bullets

analytical

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