When can Parliament legislate on a subject in the State List?
I. If Lok Sabha passes a 'resolution by two-thirds majority that it is in national interest to do so.
II. When the legislatures of two or more States request Parliament to legislate on a State subject.
III. Under a proclamation of Emergency.

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Parliament can legislate on a State List subject when two or more State legislatures request it (II) and during a national emergency (III). The Lok Sabha resolution mentioned in I is not a valid condition.

When Can Parliament Legislate on a Subject in the State