Effectiveness of Constitutional, Legal, and Institutional Mechanisms for Adjudicating Inter-State Disputes in India: A Critical Analysis Introduction India’s federal architecture, while structurally centralized, is premised on the co-existence of multiple state units with significant cultural, economic, and geographic diversity. In this multi-ethnic, linguistically plural federation, inter-state disputes are inevitable, particularly in the domains of river … Continue reading How effective are the existing constitutional, legal, and institutional mechanisms for adjudicating and resolving inter-state disputes in India, particularly in the domains of river water sharing, territorial boundaries, and fiscal federalism?
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Examine the constitutional and institutional mechanisms for settling inter-state disputes in India. Discuss the role of the Supreme Court under Article 131, the Inter-State Council, and ad hoc tribunals, particularly in areas such as water sharing, boundary issues, and resource allocation. Assess the effectiveness and limitations of these mechanisms in maintaining cooperative federalism.
Mechanisms for Settling Inter-State Disputes in India: A Constitutional and Institutional Appraisal Introduction India’s federal structure, enshrined in the Constitution, is built upon the principle of unity with diversity, where multiple states with differing socio-political and economic interests coexist within a single Union. In such a structure, inter-state disputes are inevitable—be it over territory, natural … Continue reading Examine the constitutional and institutional mechanisms for settling inter-state disputes in India. Discuss the role of the Supreme Court under Article 131, the Inter-State Council, and ad hoc tribunals, particularly in areas such as water sharing, boundary issues, and resource allocation. Assess the effectiveness and limitations of these mechanisms in maintaining cooperative federalism.