Why is law and order considered a State subject in India
How does the Supreme Court view the jurisdiction over law and order in India, particularly in light of recent complaints from West Bengal regarding CBI investigations?
Reasons for law and order being a State subject in India:
- State governments are responsible for maintaining law and order within their territories based on local needs and requirements.
- Having law and order as a State subject allows for flexibility and customized approaches to address state-specific challenges.
- This distribution of power is enshrined in the Constitution to ensure a balance of authority between the central government and state governments.
- The Supreme Court has upheld the primary responsibility of State governments in maintaining law and order.
- However, it can intervene in cases where there are constitutional violations or infringement of fundamental rights.
- In the recent complaints from West Bengal regarding CBI investigations, the Supreme Court may examine the jurisdictional issues to ensure a fair and impartial investigation.
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