Subject of marriage and divorce is discussed in ____ list. 

The correct answer is Concurrent.

Key Points

• The subject of marriage and divorce is included in the Concurrent List in India.
• The Concurrent List allows both the central and state governments to legislate on subjects included in it.
• Article 246 of the Indian Constitution defines the Concurrent List along with the Union List and the State List.
• Marriage and divorce are subjects of social and civil laws, which need uniformity across the country, justifying their inclusion in the Concurrent List.
• Other subjects in the Concurrent List include criminal law, bankruptcy and insolvency, and education.

Additional Information

• Union List:
  • The Union List consists of subjects on which only the central government can legislate.
  • Examples include defense, foreign affairs, atomic energy, and railways.
• State List:
  • The State List includes subjects on which only state governments can legislate.
  • Examples include police, public health, agriculture, and irrigation.
• Article 254:
  • Article 254 of the Indian Constitution deals with the doctrine of repugnancy between Central and State laws on the Concurrent List.
  • In case of conflict between central and state legislation on a Concurrent List subject, the central law prevails.
• Amendments:
  • The lists can be amended by a constitutional amendment, requiring a two-thirds majority in both houses of Parliament.
  • Such amendments allow flexibility to include or exclude subjects as per evolving needs.