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Article 371K: Constitutional Provision for Jammu & Kashmir Explained
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 03:39 PM
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Article 371K of the Indian Constitution outlines specific provisions for the state of Jammu and Kashmir, addressing its unique historical and political status.
Article 371K is a specific clause within the Indian Constitution that deals with the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It was part of the broader framework of special provisions granted to the state under Article 371.
The provision historically addressed the relationship between the central government and the state government, particularly regarding the appointment of the Chief Minister and the structure of the state's executive. It is often discussed in the context of the state's unique constitutional status before the recent reorganization.
While the specific legal implications have evolved with constitutional amendments, Article 371K remains a key reference point in discussions about the autonomy and administrative structure of Jammu and Kashmir.
The clause highlights the complex interplay of federalism and special status that characterized the region's governance for decades.
The provision historically addressed the relationship between the central government and the state government, particularly regarding the appointment of the Chief Minister and the structure of the state's executive. It is often discussed in the context of the state's unique constitutional status before the recent reorganization.
While the specific legal implications have evolved with constitutional amendments, Article 371K remains a key reference point in discussions about the autonomy and administrative structure of Jammu and Kashmir.
The clause highlights the complex interplay of federalism and special status that characterized the region's governance for decades.