⚖️ Polity & GovernanceUPSC 2013Salient Features of RPA

The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing International treaties:

awith the consent of all the States
bwith the consent of the majority of States
cwith the consent of the States concerned
dwithout the consent of any State
✓ Correct answer: d) without the consent of any State
ExplanationThe Parliament is empowered to make laws on all matters listed in the Union List and the Concurrent List of the Constitution.Under Article 253 of the Constitution of India, Parliament can make laws for the whole or any part of India to give effect to international treaties, agreements, or conventions, and this can be done without the consent of any State.Article 253 says that it can also formulate laws on any matter pertaining to the State List if it is deemed necessary for the implementation of international treaties or agreements concluded with foreign nations.This is a unique provision where Parliament can legislate beyond its usual jurisdiction without requiring the consent of the states.181

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