Suppose the Government of India passes a new law on police administration. A state government opposes this law. Can the state government refuse to implement this law?
Yes, the state government can refuse to implement the law because police is a subject in the State List under the Indian Constitution. The Union Government cannot directly interfere in state subjects unless there is a constitutional amendment. So, the correct option is (a).
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The state government can refuse to implement the new law because police is a subject in the State List according to the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution. This means the state has exclusive power to make laws and administer the police. The Union cannot impose such laws without constitutional provisions. Hence, the correct option is (a).