Jammu and Kashmir, is a State in India, its territory is the same which comprised the territory of the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir before the commencement of the Constitution. The State acceded to the Dominion of India on 26 October, 1947 after executing an instrument of accession, Commentary on the Constitution of India, Durga Das Basu, Vol. D, 6th Edn., p. 14.
Enjoys a special status in the Indian Union with regard to the operation of the Constitution. The position of the State offer from other States. The legislative authority of the Union Parliament in respect of this State is limited to those matters in the Union lists and the Concurrent lists, which are declared by the President in consultation with the State Government, the conform to the terms of the instrument of Accession. Only such of other provisions of the Constitution will apply to this State as the President may by order specify. (Constitution of India, Art. 370)