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Article 370: A Constitutional Coup?
Introduction The abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution of India on 5 August 2019 marked one of the most consequential constitutional developments in Indian history. The decision fundamentally altered the constitutional relationship between the Union of India and the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir. While the Union Government defended the move as a step toward integration and development, critics described it as a constitutional subversion executed through procedural manipulation. The controversy surrounding Article 370 is not merely political. At its core lies a complex constitutional debate involving federalism, constituent power, presidential authority, democratic consent, and constitutional morality. This article examines whether the abrogation of Article 370 can be understood as a legitimate constitutional exercise or whether it amounted to what many have described as a “constitutional coup.” Historical Background of Article 370 Article 370 did not emerge as a tem...