Article 370: A Constitutional History of Jammu and Kashmir

by A.G. Noorani

This book is a collection of documents on Article 370 of the Constitution of India, which contains provisions related to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It provides new insights on the negotiations preceding its enactment, the significance of the Article, and the constitutional evolution of
the State and its relationship with the Union of India from 1946 to 2010. A wide range of letters, memorandums, white papers, proclamations, and amendments throw light on provisions/discussions on areas like Jammu and Kashmir's accession to India; Kashmir-Union negotiations from May-October 1949;
Jammu & Kashmir's Constituent Assembly, 1951-2; Delhi Agreement, 1952; Post-Delhi Agreement, 1952; Sheikh Abdullah's arrest; the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir; replacement of Sadar-i-Riyasat; the process of erosion of Article 370, and autonomy of the State. The author also discusses the Supreme
Court judgments on this article and constitutional arrangement.

Genres: History, India, Nonfiction, Politics, Law

480 pages, Hardcover

First published June 29, 2011

About the author

Abdul Ghafoor Majeed Noorani, known popularly as A. G. Noorani, was a Muslim scholar, lawyer and political commentator. He practised as an advocate in the Supreme Court of India and in the Bombay High Court.

Reviews

[Ritika · Rating 4 out of 5]

It brings to light some hitherto unknown documents and facts about the centre-state relations, but in no way is it a comprehensive study of the developments of the past. It is, therefore, an important supplement to other texts on this issue but not sufficient enough as a standalone work.

[Iman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A profound author indeed.

This book encapsulates the complete account of the events, mainly legal but political as well, after 1947 leading to Article 370 and various other accords between the two governments.

This is indeed an important account of history and must be read. Remember, history repeats itself.

We must not forget.

[Abraham Arslan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The brilliant A.G Noorani.
This is second iteration of the book, first being in 2014. Coming back to it in light of the recent judgment.
A.G Noorani consistently opposes the interpretive reduction of the federal structure.
I'll write a detailed review or a post, time permitting.

[Satyam Lalotra · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book has the important feature

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[Ayan Sinha Mahapatra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very relevant, as it helps paint a very clear picture of the history of Kashmir. Though care has to be taken as this is only a collection of constitutional documents and the history has so much more.

[Syed shees]

iam says that we want freedom

[Ashish Shukla]

let me read 1st

[Ziaur Rahman]

I want to read