Article 370 - A Monograph

Article 370-A Monograph traces the journey of this Constitutional provision from its inception to its abrogation and the following happenings. In the book, the author has adopted a novel approach of first setting the context by analyzing the historical, socio-cultural, political, legal and judicial aspects of Kashmir. With this background, the author has discussed the events that led to the inclusion of Article 370 in the Constitution of India, its position through the years and finally its abrogation. The author views these developments through a multitude of lenses providing a holistic picture of what its impact has been on the region and the people of Kashmir, and the region’s relationship with the other countries in the world. The book, divided into 7 chapters, begins the discussion with the political and historical background of Article 370, and proceeds on to its abrogation and validity thereof, the implementation of the Public Safety Act in the valley & consequent detentions, ramifications on the diplomatic ties of India with other countries, and the global response to the abrogation. The author has concluded the discussion on a hopeful note discussing the role that the Kartarpur Corridor could play in developing better relations between the two neighbouring countries. The book incorporates the perspectives of all the stakeholders, including the people of Kashmir.

With the intent to mark this book as a tribute to the late Prof (Dr) Mool Chand Sharma tribute messages from legal luminaries who have worked closely with him have also been included.

Dr Pawan Sharma has been associated with the Law Commission of India for about three decades serving in various capacities including Secretary to the Commission, Joint Secretary and Law Officer (Indian Legal Service). Her contributions to the Commission’s Reports such as child marriage, shared parentage, coparcenary property rights, compulsory marriage registration, right to education, and others dealing with women's issues have been well appreciated and acknowledged. Apart from contributing to the Commission’s agenda, her writings and articles published in various journals on issues relating to women and children have received wide acclaim. In 2017, she released her book, “Journey of the Women Law Reforms and the Law Commission of India: Some Insights”, which traced the history and journey of the Commission’s efforts towards reforming India’s legal system to be more inclusive for women.