Article 371A provides special protection to Nagaland: no Act of Parliament on religious/social pract…

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Article 371A provides special protection to Nagaland: no Act of Parliament on religious/social practices, Naga customary law, civil/criminal justice involving customary law, or land ownership shall apply to Nagaland unless the ______ decides by resolution.

Governor
Chief Minister
Legislative Assembly
Tribal Council

Answer: Legislative Assembly

Article 371A (Nagaland): Parliament laws on: (a) religious/social practices, (b) Naga customary law/procedure, (c) civil/criminal justice involving customary law, (d) land ownership/transfer, shall not apply to Nagaland unless Nagaland Legislative Assembly so decides by resolution. Protects Naga identity and autonomy; model for tribal protection in Constitution.

Topic Regional Provisions - Article 371A (Nagaland)

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Article 371A provides special protection to Nagaland: no Act of Parliament on religious/social practices, Naga customary law, civil/criminal justice involving customary law, or land ownership shall apply to Nagaland unless the ______ decides by resolution.