The Abrogation of Article 370: Legal Change, Political Dynamics, and Socio-Economic Impact

Abstract

Abstract
On August 5, 2019, the Government of India revoked the special constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir by issuing presidential orders and passing the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. This paper examines the legal, political, and socio-economic dimensions of the abrogation of Article 370, with special attention to its implications for governance, development, and regional stability. Drawing upon primary legal texts, policy documents, and scholarly literature, this study evaluates the motivations behind the decision, its immediate outcomes, and the ongoing challenges in post-abrogation Jammu and Kashmir.