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.