article on Kashmir before and after article 370
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Before article 370 - before article 370 it was the only state with its on constitution the article provided J&K provision of the constitution which were not applicable to other state of the country including special autonomy , separate state laws ,etc.
After article 370 - with the scrapping provision of article 370, separate constitution cases to exist
1. J&K Constitution scrapped
Before Article 370 - It was the only state with its own Constitution. The article provided J&K provisions of the Constitution which were not applicable to other states of the country including special autonomy, separate state laws, etc.
After Article 370 - With the scrapping provisions of Article 370, the separate Constitution ceases to exist.
2. Separate flag
Before Article 370 - The J&K state had two different flags - India and the state.
After Article 370 - There would be no separate flag for the state.
(Sources, however, said that a decision could be taken on it as Karnataka, too, has proposed its own flag)
3. Any Indian can now buy properties in J&K
Before Article 370 - Only residents of J&K could buy and sell properties in the state.
After Article 370 - Any Indian citizen will be able to buy and sell properties in J&K.
4. CRPC in, RPC out
Before Article 370 - Residents of J&K had separate laws related to citizenship, ownership of property, and fundamental rights.
After Article 370 - There will be no separate laws for the citizens of J&K. Crpc will be in, Ranbir Penal Code of the state will be out.
5. The state becomes a Union Territory
Before Article 370 - Jammu and Kashmir was a state with special status.
After Article 370 - J&K downsized to a Union Territory (UT) with legislature while Ladakh becomes the UT without any legislature.