The indian constitution is neither federal nor unitary but is a combination of both explain? Upsc
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The unitary nature of the Indian constitution can be stated through various facts. The state governments are ruled by the central government when it comes to the derivation of powers, The states do not have separate constitutions of their own. The regulations are the same for everyone in the country. The state governors are appointed by the President. The union law prevails in case of conflicts. There exists a single judiciary system in India. The greatest power lies with the Supreme Court.
The Indian Constitution also has federal characteristics. The dual system of the government and the division of powers is a federal characteristic. Article 370 of the constitution (that provides a special status to Jammu & Kashmir) is an exception to the above point and is a federal characteristic. J&K has a separate constitution of its own.
so at last we say that indian constitution is combination of both fedral and unitary