Article ............... of the Constitution grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir and Article ............... provides the special rights and privileges to the permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir.

On 17^th October 1949, India gave the right to Jammu and Kashmir to retain its separate Constitution and Flag as per Article 370. While Article 370 of the Constitution grants special status to Jammu & Kashmir, Article 35 A provides the special rights and privileges to the permanent residents of Jammu & Kashmir.