What happens if there is inconsistency between laws made by Parliament and laws made by the Legislatures of States?
If there is inconsistency between laws made by Parliament and laws made by the Legislatures of States, the law made by Parliament prevails. The law made by the State Legislature becomes inoperative to the extent of the repugnancy, but only as long as the law made by Parliament continues to have effect (Article 251). If the State law has been reserved for the consideration of the President and has received his assent, it will prevail in that State (Article 254). However, Parliament can still enact a new law with respect to the same matter, and the new law will prevail over the State law.