Article 246 of CoI : Article 246: Subject-matter of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of States.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Regulation of Banking Services

Explanation: Banking is a subject listed under the Union List (List I) in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. According to Article 246(1), only the Parliament has the exclusive power to make laws regarding banking services.

Example: The Parliament of India enacts a law called the "Banking Regulation Act" to govern all banking activities across the country. A state government, say Maharashtra, cannot pass a law that contradicts or overrides the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act because banking falls under the Union List.

Example 2:

Scenario: Education Policies

Explanation: Education is a subject listed under the Concurrent List (List III) in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. According to Article 246(2), both the Parliament and the State Legislatures have the power to make laws regarding education.

Example: The Parliament of India enacts a law called the "Right to Education Act" to ensure free and compulsory education for children. Simu...

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