Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards Naga customary law and…

Concept

Part XXI of the Constitution contains temporary, transitional and special provisions, including state-specific safeguards.

To identify the applicable Article, match both the State and the protected subject matter named in the constitutional text.

Application

Article 371A(1)(a) provides that no Act of Parliament on specified matters applies to Nagaland unless the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland so decides by a resolution.

• The specified matters include the religious or social practices of the Nagas.

• They also include Naga customary law and procedure.

• The remaining safeguards cover justice administered according to Naga customary law and the ownership or transfer of land and its resources.

Contrast

• Article 371B provides for a committee of the Assam Legislative Assembly.

• Article 371C contains special provisions concerning Manipur, including a committee of members elected from the hill areas.

• Article 263 concerns the establishment of an Inter-State Council.

Therefore, the constitutional safeguard described in the question is Article 371A.