Salve: The first point relates to construction of proviso. Normally these are the three aspects that are looked at- textual, contextual, and historical. The author of the provision and list of date sets out in detail - on whether there should be special treatment of Kashmir.

Salve: This was an element accomodating certain political compromises within the constitutional framework. And it now stands as it does and its words have to be given their plain meaning.