- Article 370 of the Indian constitution is a law that grants special autonomous status toJammu and Kashmir.
- Under Part XXI of the Constitution of India, which deals with “Temporary, Transitional and Special provisions”, the State of Jammu and Kashmir has been accorded special status under Article 370. Even though included in 1st Schedule as 15th state, all the provisions of the Constitution which are applicable to other states are not applicable to J&K.
- Consequences of this:
- Except for defence, foreign affairs, finance and communications, the Parliament needs the state government’s concurrence for applying all other laws, practically giving the state a veto power.
- Indian citizens from other states can not purchase land or property in Jammu & Kashmir.
- The Centre has no power to declare Emergency in the State except for in the case of war or external aggression, but not on grounds of internal disturbances or imminent danger unless it is concurrent with the State.