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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution distributes legislative powers between the Union and the States through three Lists: the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.
- Which Article gives effect to the Seventh Schedule?
- What changes did the 42nd Amendment make to the Seventh Schedule?
- What happens when a State law conflicts with a Union law on a Concurrent subject?
- Where do residuary powers lie under the Seventh Schedule scheme?

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