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title: "Seventh Schedule: Union, State, Concurrent Lists"
description: "The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution allocates legislative powers between the Union and States, crucial for understanding India's federal structure."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution distributes legislative powers between the Union and States across three enumerated lists: Union, State, and Concurrent.
- Which legislature prevails when a Union law and a State law conflict on a Concurrent List subject?
- How many entries are in each of the three lists today?
- Where does the residuary power lie under the Seventh Schedule scheme?
- Can Parliament legislate on a State List subject, and how?

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