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Article 254
Why is it in news?
- Opposition ruled states are legislating new bills to overrule Farm Bills enacted by Central government.
About Article 254:
- Article 254 of the Indian Constitution deals with the doctrine of repugnancy.
- Repugnancy here is a legal term that means inconsistency between two or more parts of a legal instrument.
- Karunanidhi versus Union of India: The SC while interpreting Article 254(1) held that where the provisions of a Central Act and a State Act in the Concurrent list are fully inconsistent and absolutely irreconcilable, the Central Act will prevail and the State Act will be
- Article 254 (2):
(1) Laws made by State government will prevail over central law on the matter enumerated in Concurrent list if it has been reserved for the consideration of the President and has received his assent.
(2) But Parliament can override this law by the new law.