Do the states have the right to secede?

In Texas v. White (1869), the Supreme Court ruled unilateral secession unconstitutional, while commenting that revolution or consent of the states could lead to a successful secession.

What does the Articles of Confederation say about secession?

The only power is with the States themselves, and a State once a member of the Confederacy cannot secede without the consent of the others—the majority must rule. If there was any other power to decree the dissolution of the Union, it should be left to that power; but there is none.

Do India need more states?

The Constitution of India does not guarantee the existence of a state. Under Article 4, it empowers the Parliament to create new states and alter the existing ones. This is not considered as an amendment under Article 368 and hence, requires only a simple majority.

Why did states secede?

Southern states seceded from the union in order to protect their states’ rights, the institution of slavery, and disagreements over tariffs. Southern states believed that a Republican government would dissolve the institution of slavery, would not honor states’ rights, and promote tariff laws.

Is it possible for South India to secede from India?

Probably not, since the Indian Constitution basically forbids such a thing from ever taking place. But South India is very distinct from the rest of India in many ways, including language, culture, ethnicity, foods, art, etc. — and speculation about such a secession is not entirely limited to the realms of fantasy.

What if South India were an independent country?

If South India were an independent country — let’s call it “Dravida” in honor of the original inhabitants who lived on the subcontinent prior to the arrival of the Aryans and were driven southwards — it would have a population of about 250 million, less than the United States, but greater than Russia, Brazil or Pakistan.

Is multilateral secession possible?

There is, however, another way… While unilateral secession is legally impossible now, multilateral secession isn’t. As I said above, states enter the United States by agreement between the state and the Union. So likewise, they could theoretically secede by agreement between the state and the Union.

Can states unlawfully secede?

States cannot unilaterally secede — period — unless they’re willing to physically fight for their freedom, and win in a war that would likely be unwinnable. There is, however, another way…