Here’s a table summarizing Article 370, its timeline, and its significance:
| Timeline | Article Number | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Article 370 | Introduced as part of the Indian Constitution to grant special autonomous status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). |
| 26 January 1950 | Article 370 | Came into effect; allowed J&K to have its own constitution, flag, and autonomy over internal matters except defense, foreign affairs, and communication. |
| 1954 | Article 35A | Added through a Presidential Order under Article 370, granting the J&K legislature powers to define “permanent residents” and their rights. |
| 1987-1990 | Article 370 | Heightened insurgency in J&K intensified debates around the special status. |
| 5 August 2019 | Article 370 | Revoked by the Government of India, ending the special autonomous status of J&K; J&K reorganized into two Union Territories (Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh). |
This table covers key dates and highlights how Article 370 evolved, its legal provisions, and its eventual revocation.