Which of the following is correct regarding the Center's power to make laws?
(A) Parliament can make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India for implementing any treaty or international agreement with any other country.

(B) Any law passed by Parliament for this purpose cannot be declared invalid on the ground that it relates to a subject mentioned in the State List.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Both A and B
Explanation:
. Article 253 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to make any law for the whole or any part of India for implementing treaties, international agreements, or conventions.
. This power is an exception to the normal distribution of legislative powers between the Centre and the States.
. Statement A is correct because the Parliament has the exclusive right to legislate for international obligations even if the subject falls under the State List.
. Statement B is correct because such laws cannot be challenged or declared invalid by courts on the grounds of encroaching upon the State List (Schedule VII), as Article 253 overrides the general distribution of powers.
. This ensures that the Union government can effectively represent India in the international arena and fulfill its global commitments.
Information Booster:
. Other circumstances where Parliament can legislate on State subjects include: When Rajya Sabha passes a resolution (Article 249), during a National Emergency (Article 250), or when two or more States request it (Article 252).
. This reflects the "Unitary Bias" of the Indian Federal system.