Article 370 of the Constitution

Article 370

Context:

Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing an “unprecedented era of peace, progress and prosperity” following the revocation of Article 370 in 2019.

About Article 370:

  • Special Provisions for Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Added to Part XXI of the Constitution.
  • Limits the power of the Parliament to make laws for Jammu and Kashmir.
    • Parliament cannot change the name, boundary or territory of Jammu and Kashmir without the concurrence of the State Legislature.
  • Residuary power lies with the Legislature of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Jammu and Kashmir has its own Constitution.

About The Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019:

  • Repealed special status by a presidential order.
  • All provisions of the Indian Constitution were extended to the state.
  • Superseded – Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954.
  • Jammu and Kashmir no longer has its own constitution.

About the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019:

  • Divided the state of Jammu and Kashmir into 2 Union Territories –
    • Jammu & Kashmir(with legislative assembly)
    • Ladakh(without legislative assembly)
  • High Court of Jammu and Kashmir – High Court for both UTs.

About Article 35A:

  • Added by – Presidential order in 1954.
  • Provides the special rights and privileges to the permanent residents of J&K.
  • Restricts non-residents from buying property, settling permanently, or accessing state-sponsored scholarships in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Power to alter the definition of Permanent Residents lies solely with the Jammu-Kashmir assembly.

Source: The Hindu


Which of the following statements is/are correct about Article 370?

  1. It restricted the Parliament’s legislative powers with respect to the state of J&K.
  2. It was incorporated in Part XI of the constitution permanently.

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