ISSUE:
What is the validity of the formation of a new State under Article 2 to 4 of the Indian Constitution?
RULE:
Powers invested in the Parliament by Arts. 2 and 3, is power to admit, establish, or form new States which conform to the democratic pattern envisaged by the Constitution; and the power which the Parliament may exercise by law is supplemental, incidental or consequential to the admission, establishment or formation of a State as contemplated by the Constitution, and is not power to override the constitutional scheme under Article 4.