Residuary Powers — Mains Questions

Analyze the role of residuary powers in maintaining India's federal structure while enabling adaptation to contemporary challenges. Discuss with relevant case laws and examples.

Examine how residuary powers have evolved through constitutional amendments and judicial interpretations. What challenges do they pose for cooperative federalism?

Critically evaluate the statement: 'Residuary powers make the Indian Constitution more unitary than federal in practice.' Support your answer with constitutional provisions and contemporary examples.