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She also submitted that under Article 256 of the Constitution of India, it is the obligation of the Central Government to issue directions to the States so that the concept of cooperative federalism is sustained and remains stable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On the question relating to patrolling on the highways so that such crimes are stopped, the Court asked ASG Tushar Mehta, appearing for the States of Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, to obtain instructions in this regard and also apprise what steps have been taken by the said four States. The Court asked the Chief Secretary of each State, in consultation with the Director General of Police, to take steps and file affidavits by the next date of hearing i.e. 22.09.2017. [Tehseen S. Poonawala v. 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