The Supreme Court s Constitution bench upheld the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special autonomous status to Jammu & Kashmir, and affirmed that it was a temporary provision meant for the constitutional integration of the region with the Union. The controversy surrounding Article 370 s permanence was addressed in 2018 when the Supreme Court stated it had acquired permanent status. The provision, drafted in 1947 by Sheikh Abdullah, sought iron-clad autonomy for J&K, a demand the Centre did not comply with.
The report traces the history of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, from its inception during India's independence to its eventual abrogation in August 2019. It delves into the constitutional debates, agreements, and legal interpretations that surrounded the article's status, emphasizing its temporary nature yet evolving permanence. The narrative covers political developments, Supreme Court rulings, and the eventual scrapping of Article 370, leading to the bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories. The complex legal and historical journey of Article 370 is explored in detail, providing context to its significant impact on the region.