Which Indian state has its own constitution?

The correct answer is Jammu and Kashmir.

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• Jammu and Kashmir used to have its own constitution under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution until it was abrogated in 2019.

Key Points

• Jammu and Kashmir was the only state in India to have its own constitution, which was adopted on November 17, 1956.
• The constitution of Jammu and Kashmir came into effect on January 26, 1957.
• Article 370 granted special autonomy to the state, allowing it to have its own constitution and a separate set of laws.
• Jammu and Kashmir
  • Special status revoked on August 5, 2019
  • Reorganized into two union territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
  • Capital: Srinagar (Summer), Jammu (Winter)

Additional Information

• Article 370
  • Article 370 was a temporary provision in the Indian Constitution that granted special autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir.
  • It allowed the state to have its own constitution and a separate set of laws, except in matters of defense, foreign affairs, finance, and communications.
  • The President of India could revoke Article 370 by a public notification, based on the recommendation of the Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Abrogation of Article 370
  • On August 5, 2019, the Government of India abrogated Article 370, revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The state was reorganized into two separate union territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
  • This move was aimed at integrating Jammu and Kashmir more closely with the rest of India and ensuring uniformity of laws.
• Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir
  • The Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir was adopted on November 17, 1956, and came into effect on January 26, 1957.
  • It provided for a bicameral legislature and granted special privileges to the state's permanent residents.
  • With the abrogation of Article 370, the constitution ceased to be in effect.