Article 35A draws its validity from Article 370. It was introduced through a Presidential Order in 1954. It is a unique provision because it does not appear in the main body of the Constitution but occurs in Appendix I where the Presidential Order is incorporated. Article 35A empowers the J&K legislature to define the state’s permanent residents and their special rights and privileges. These include right to own property, getting government jobs, receiving scholarships and other welfare benefits. It originally provided that a woman permanent resident would lose her privileges if she marries a non-permanent resident. But this was struck down by the J&K High Court. The rationale behind this provision was to protect the special status of the state and recognise the autonomy granted to it. Similar provisions exist for many other tribal majority areas/states and even other states.
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Article 35A draws its validity from Article 370. It was introduced through a Presidential Order in 1954. It is a unique provision because it does not appear in the main body of the Constitution but occurs in Appendix I where the Presidential Order is incorporated. Article 35A empowers the J&K legislature to define the state’s permanent residents and their special rights and privileges. These include right to own property, getting government jobs, receiving scholarships and other welfare benefits. It originally provided that a woman permanent resident would lose her privileges if she marries a non-permanent resident. But this was struck down by the J&K High Court. The rationale behind this provision was to protect the special status of the state and recognise the autonomy granted to it. Similar provisions exist for many other tribal majority areas/states and even other states.