Article 370

Article 370 was a temporary constitutional provision that granted special autonomous status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir within the Indian Union.

• It serves as a key benchmark for understanding asymmetric federalism and its evolution in Indian constitutional law.
• The judicial validation of its abrogation clarified the extent of presidential powers and the limits of temporary constitutional arrangements.
• It provides a practical framework for examining state reorganization mechanics under Article 3 and the full application of constitutional rights to former autonomous regions.

UPSC frames questions on this topic around constitutional federalism, executive authority under transitional provisions, and judicial review of parliamentary restructuring. Candidates are expected to analyze the balance between national integration, regional autonomy, and constitutional continuity without political bias. Questions may also explore the administrative and developmental implications of converting a state into Union Territories.

• Indian Constitution GS2
• Union and States GS2

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