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title: "Article 131: Centre-State Disputes Jurisdiction"
description: "Article 131 grants the Supreme Court exclusive original jurisdiction over Centre-State disputes, making it essential for UPSC candidates and legal scholars."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Article 131 of the Constitution of India confers exclusive original jurisdiction on the Supreme Court to adjudicate legal disputes between the Union and States or among States themselves.
- Can a State challenge the constitutional validity of a central law under Article 131?
- How does Article 131 differ from Article 32?
- Are inter-State river water disputes covered by Article 131?
- What types of disputes are excluded by the proviso to Article 131?

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