Definition

Provision of federalism in India’s constitution

India’s constitution does not state that it is a federal state. But it sure does possesses all the features

What makes India a federal country?

  • Three tiers of government (Central, State, Local)
  • Jurisdiction is defined in the constitution.
  • A holding together federation
  • 2/3rd of the Houses of Parliament and half the states have to pass the bill to change laws to power-sharing.
  • Supreme Court takes the final decision in any dispute.

Lists of jurisdiction in Constitution

Practices of Federalism in India


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What makes India a federal country? ? India’s constitution does not state that it is a federal state. But it is based on the principles of federalism.

  • Three tiers of government (Central, State, Local)
  • Jurisdiction is defined in the constitution via lists
  • A holding together federation
  • 2/3rd of the Houses of Parliament and half the states have to pass the bill to change laws to power-sharing.
  • Supreme Court takes the final decision in any dispute.