Constitutional state · 2026
Constitution of India
Part XXI — Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions
Article370
Temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir
Temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir. This article has been read down and the special status previously provided has ceased to operate.
This wording has been in force since 1950 on this desk.
Judicial interpretation
In Re: Article 370 (2023). The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional process by which Article 370 was diluted and Jammu and Kashmir was reorganised.
In plain language
Article 370 previously gave Jammu and Kashmir a special constitutional status; that special status has ceased.
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