J&K parties anxious ahead of Supreme Court verdict on Article 370
- The verdict on abrogation of Article 370 is going to be announced soon.
- The verdict is being seen as a link to the establishment of Constitutional Identity.
Developments before the Judgment
- Kashmir netizens face action over social media posts ahead of Supreme Court’s verdict on Article 370
- There are previous SC judgments that “Article 370 has attained finality”.
- There is apprehension of house arrest of leaders of Jammu and Kashmir.
- The Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), also expressed hope for a “favorable judgment”.
Article 370
- Article 370 was incorporated into the Indian constitution as a 'temporary provision.'
- It exempted Jammu & Kashmir from certain constitutional provisions, granting the state the authority to formulate its own constitution.
- It placed restrictions on the legislative powers of the Indian Parliament.
- N Gopalaswami Ayyangar played a pivotal role in introducing Article 370 into the draft constitution as Article 306 A.
- Under Article 370, the Constituent Assembly of Jammu & Kashmir was given the authority to recommend which articles of the Indian Constitution should be applicable to the state.
- This provision allowed for a tailored approach in integrating constitutional elements.
- Under the Article, the Jammu & Kashmir Constituent Assembly, empowered to recommend constitutional applicability, was dissolved after drafting the state's constitution.
- Clause 3 of Article 370 grants the President of India the authority to amend its provisions and scope.
Prelims Takeaway
- Article 370