Question

The Parliament of India comprises the President and the two houses. With reference to the Indian Parliament, answer the following question:

Mention any three circumstances under which the Parliament can make laws on subjects in the state list.

Answer 1

The Parliament can make laws on subjects in the State List in the following three circumstances:

1. Parliament has the authority to legislate on subjects on the State List during a National Emergency under Article 352.

2. The Union Parliament can legislate on a subject from the State List if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution with a two-thirds majority indicating its national importance.
3. The Parliament may enact legislation on a topic listed in the State List if two or more States agree, but the laws would apply only to the States that have granted their consent.