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.
- 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
● Tracked since April 07, 2026 · last seen July 16, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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