Context: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday assured members of the newly formed Apni Party of Jammu and Kashmir that the intention of the government was not to bring in any “demographic changes” in the region.
Background

• On August 5, 2019, the Centre revoked the special status of J&K under Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution.
• The two revoked provisions had enabled the J&K Assembly to decide the “permanent residents” of the erstwhile State, prohibiting people from outside from buying property and ensuring job reservation for residents.

Special Status of States

• There are 12 States where provisions granting special status under Article 371 of the Constitution apply.
• The special provision for J&K will ensure protection to domiciles of J&K in government jobs, educational institutions and land rights.

States that have special provisions under Article 371(A-J)

• Article 371 – Maharashtra and Gujarat: Governors of the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat are given special responsibilities to set up development boards in regions such as Vidarbha, Marathwada, Kutchh etc.
• Article 371A – Nagaland: It states that no act of Parliament would apply to the state of Nagaland in matter relating to religious or social practices of Nagas, Naga customary law and procedure, administration of civil or criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law and ownership and transfer of land and its resources. The Legislative Assembly of Nagaland must pass a resolution for an act to be applicable to the state.The governor is given special responsibilities with respect to law and order in the state as well.
• Article 371B – Assam: According to the special provision under Article 371B, the president may provide for the Constitution and functions of a committee of Legislative Assembly of the state consisting of members elected from the tribal areas of Assam.
• Article 371C – Manipur: The special provision under Article 371C in the case of Manipur is similar to 371B for Assam. Here, too, the president may provide for the Constitution and functions of a committee of Legislative Assembly of the state, but consisting of members elected from the hill areas of Manipur.The governor must submit an annual report to the president regarding the administration of hill areas as well.
• Article 371D & E – Andhra Pradesh: which was added to the Constitution in 1974, provides equitable opportunities and facilities for the people of the state and safeguards their rights in matters of employment and education. The state government may organise civil posts or direct recruitment to posts in local cadre as required.
• Article 371E: It states that the Parliament may by law provide for the establishment of a University in Andhra Pradesh.
• Article 371F – Sikkim: It was incorporated into the Constitution in 1975. It states that the Legislative Assembly shall consist of not less than 30 members. In order to protect the rights and interests of the different sections of the population in the state of Sikkim, seats in the assembly are provided to people of these different sections.
• Article 371G – Mizoram: The Legislative Assembly of the state of Mizoram must consist of not less than 40 members. In addition, following the same provisions as Nagaland, an act of Parliament would not apply to Mizoram in matters relating to religious or social practices of Mizo, Mizo customary law and procedure, administration of civil or criminal justice involving decisions according to Mizo customary law, ownership and transfer of land and its resources.
• Article 371H – Arunachal Pradesh: The Legislative Assembly of the state of Mizoram must consist of not less than 30 members. The governor will have special responsibility with respect to law and order in the state.the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh shall have special responsibility with respect to law and order in discharge of his functions in relation thereto, the Governor shall, after consulting the Council of Ministers, exercise his individual judgment as to the action to be taken
• Article 371I – Goa: The Legislative Assembly of the state of Goa must consist of not less than 30 members.
• Article 371J – Hyderabad-Karnataka region: It grants special status to six backward districts of Hyderabad-Karnataka region. The special provision requires that a separate development board be established for these regions (similar to Maharashtra and Gujarat) and also ensures local reservation in education and government jobs.

About Domicile

• A domicile of origin is the one with which a person is born. It can be changed as a result of adoption and marriage.
• Under the common law a married woman was deemed to have the same domicile as her husband, so the domicile of origin of the children of the marriage was the same as that of their father and the time of birth. Children gained their mother's domicile if their father was predeceased or they were born outside marriage. An orphan has the jurisdiction over the original domicile where he or she was found.
• Every adult (other than married women) can change their domicile by leaving the jurisdiction of the prior domicile with an intention of permanently residing somewhere else. This is referred to as a domicile of choice. A domicile of choice can be abandoned if a new domicile of choice is acquired or if the domicile of origin revives.
• A married woman can only get domicile and other caste certificates from her husband's jurisdiction.
• A child's domicile is dependent and, therefore the same, as the adult on whom he or she is dependent.