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Article 371

Special Provisions for States

Article 371 and its sub-clauses (371A to 371J) provide special provisions for specific states, protecting their land rights, employment, and cultural identity.

Key details
  • Article 371A (Nagaland): No Act of Parliament applies to Nagaland on religious or social practices, customary law, land/resources, unless Nagaland Legislative Assembly decides
  • Article 371B (Assam): President can establish a committee of tribal MLAs
  • Article 371G (Mizoram): Similar to 371A for Mizoram
  • Article 371H (Arunachal Pradesh): Governor has special responsibility for law and order
  • Article 371J (Karnataka): Special provisions for Hyderabad-Karnataka region
  • Total: 12 states currently have special provisions under Article 371 sub-clauses
  • The Centre is reportedly exploring a new sub-clause (371K or similar) for Ladakh as a UT, which would be unprecedented
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Tracked since April 07, 2026 · last seen July 16, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes

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