The Central Laws (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Act, 1968

The Central Laws (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Act, 1968 is an Indian law that extended the jurisdiction of various Indian laws to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The act was passed by the Indian Parliament in 1968, with the aim of ensuring that Jammu and Kashmir would be subject to the same laws and regulations as the rest of India. Prior to the passing of this act, several Indian laws did not apply to Jammu and Kashmir, due to its special status under the Indian Constitution. This act effectively nullified that special status and brought Jammu and Kashmir under the same legal framework as the rest of India.