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What is Article 370

Article 370

About Article 370

What is Article 370

Article 370, which came into existence in October 1949, gave Kashmir its autonomy in the matters of internal administration, permitting it to make its regulations in all matters except foreign affairs, finance, defence, and communications.
 
The Indian-administered region founded a separate constitution and a different flag and denied property privileges in the state to outsiders. Article 35A, a further provision added to Article 370 of 1954, enabled state legislators to guarantee unique rights and privileges for permanent state occupants.
 
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With the revocation of Article 370, Article 35A was likewise scrapped, permitting non-Kashmiris to buy property in the area
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Omar Abdullah mulls legal move for J&K statehood, rules out BJP tie-up

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he is considering becoming a party to the Supreme Court case seeking restoration of statehood, while ruling out any alliance with the BJP

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Updated On : 19 Oct 2025 | 10:32 AM IST

SC grants Centre six weeks to respond to plea on J&K statehood timeline

Petitioners urged the Supreme Court to enforce the Centre's earlier promise to restore statehood and pleaded that the same should be fulfilled within a reasonable timeframe

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Updated On : 10 Oct 2025 | 1:32 PM IST

CM Omar urges party leaders to back J&K statehood bill in Parliament

According to officials, Abdullah, in his two-page letter, called for bringing a legislation for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir during the current Parliament session

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Updated On : 05 Aug 2025 | 10:21 PM IST

Satyapal Malik, who oversaw Article 370 abrogation in J&K, dies at 79

Satyapal Malik served as Governor in five states and remained outspoken on corruption and governance

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Updated On : 05 Aug 2025 | 3:44 PM IST

SC likely to hear plea seeking restoration of statehood to J-K on August 8

Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan mentioned the matter on Tuesday before a bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran

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Updated On : 05 Aug 2025 | 12:42 PM IST

6 years of abrogation of Article 370: Why it matters and what has changed?

Six years after Article 370 was scrapped, debates continue over its impact on J&K's security, development, and political future, with statehood restoration still a key demand on the ground

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Updated On : 05 Aug 2025 | 10:33 AM IST

Rahul, Kharge, write to PM Modi, urge legislation for statehood to J&K

Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge also urged the Centre to put forth a legislation that will bring the Union Territory of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution

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Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 2:18 PM IST

Parag Jain, who led Pakistan desk, appointed as new R&AW chief for 2 years

Parag Jain, a senior IPS officer with decades of R&AW experience and expertise on the Pakistan desk, has been appointed as the new chief of India's external intelligence agency for a two-year term

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Updated On : 28 Jun 2025 | 5:35 PM IST

Is it so difficult to be patriotic, asks Khurshid amid Op Sindoor outreach

Salman Khurshid's comments came shortly after he publicly praised the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir

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Updated On : 02 Jun 2025 | 7:33 PM IST

Kashmir's separation issue ended with Article 370 abrogation: Salman Khurshid

Khurshid's recent remarks mark a departure from his earlier position. In 2019, he had argued that Article 370 was not a barrier, but a bond that linked Jammu and Kashmir to the rest of India

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Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 12:23 PM IST

Farmer suicides fell in J&K after 2019: What it says about mandi monopoly

States which have freed farmers from the hold of regulated markets report fewer suicides

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Updated On : 28 May 2025 | 3:45 PM IST

Reports of Farooq Abdullah backing Article 370 'absolute nonsense': Dulat

Dulat cited former Finance Minister P Chidambaram's description of the move as a 'monumental blunder', emphasising the widespread opposition within the region

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Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 10:43 PM IST

Farooq Abdullah slams ex-R&AW chief Dulat over Article 370 claims in book

Abdullah pointed out that both he and his son Omar Abdullah had been put under arrest for several months at the time of the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5

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Updated On : 16 Apr 2025 | 8:33 PM IST

Over 83,000 non-locals issued domicile certificates since 2022: J&K govt

The J&K government said over 83,000 individuals who were not originally permanent residents were granted domicile certificates since 2022 under new rules introduced after Article 370 abrogation

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Updated On : 10 Apr 2025 | 2:55 PM IST

'Unrealistic': What Omar Abdullah said on possibility of India-Pak dialogue

Omar Abdullah, who is also the vice-president of the National Conference (NC), said that that Pakistan must address India's concerns to build a cooperative relationship

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 4:39 PM IST

Ex-CJI Chandrachud defends SC ruling on Article 370, PM Modi's puja visit

In an interview, Justice (Retd) DY Chandrachud addressed criticism of the court's decision to uphold the Centre's move to abrogate Jammu and Kashmir's special status

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2025 | 11:11 PM IST

J&K infra growth possible without removal of Article 370: Omar Abdullah

The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister acknowledged that terrorism and stone-pelting in Jammu and Kashmir have declined, attributing the improvement to changing circumstances

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Updated On : 13 Jan 2025 | 10:59 AM IST

INDIA bloc not just for polls: Farooq Abdullah after son's jibe at AAP-Cong

Abdullah said that his party seeks collaboration with the central government to resolve Jammu and Kashmir's challenges rather than engaging in confrontations

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Updated On : 09 Jan 2025 | 5:57 PM IST

J&K now part of India like any other state, region: LG Manoj Sinha

LG stated that President, considered the first citizen of India, was also not able to build a house here but noted that Jammu and Kashmir has become a part of India after revocation of Article 370

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Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 8:56 AM IST

BJP using Article 370 to weaken Cong, win Assembly polls: Farooq Abdullah

Abdullah said they will not allow the Congress to be weakened and expressed hope that the INDIA bloc will emerge victorious in the Assembly polls in both the states

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Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 5:59 PM IST