SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court determines which law prevails based on the provisions of the Constitution of India, particularly Article 254.
DETAILS:
- Article 254 states that if there is a conflict between a law made by Parliament and a law made by the State Legislature on a concurrent subject, the law made by Parliament prevails.
- However, if the state law has received the President's assent, it will prevail in that state.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment; it is a constitutional provision regarding legislative supremacy.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 254
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