the literal meaning of the word repugnancy means “to disgust”, “to disapproving something” or ” the conflict” between two or more legal bodies mostly state and central. As per Article 254 of the Constitution of India, under part XI which deals with the Doctrine of Repugnancy, stated that “Inconsistency between laws made by Parliament and laws made by the Legislatures of States”.
Before we going to discuss the provisions of the “Doctrine of Repugnancy” we need to understand the legislative schemes provide in our Constitution. As the