Abstract
In August of 2019, India repealed Articles 370 and 35A of its Constitution, which essentially removed Kashmir's special protection status that had been in place for a long time. The people of Kashmir enjoyed a higher level of autonomy than the residents of other Indian states thanks to Kashmir's special protection status; but, once it was revoked, Delhi gained a larger degree of authority over Kashmir. Concerns about violations of human rights have been raised by a number of groups in response to the unexpected removal of the region's special protection status and the ensuing lockdown. This essay will take a very specific approach to the question of whether or not Kashmir's loss of its special protection status constituted a breach of international law. This article illustrates that although Kashmiris' internal right to self-determination may serve as a basis for illegality under International law, this right cannot be used as a justification for the current situation in Kashmir.