Ladakh Constitution

PART I - FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

Section 1 (The Republic)

• §1 The Kingdom of Ladakh is a sovereign, independent and unitary constitutional monarchy based on the rule of law, the will of the people and the respect for the dignity of the human person.
• §2 November 28th 1975 is the Day of Proclamation of Independence of the Kingdom of Ladakh.

Section 2 (Sovereignty and constitutionality)

• §1 Sovereignty rests with the People, who shall exercise it in the manner and form laid down in this Constitution.
• §2 The State shall be subject to the Constitution and to the law.
• §3 The validity of the laws and other actions of the State depend upon their compliance with the Constitution.
• §4 The State shall recognize customary laws of the People of Ladakh, subject to the Constitution and to any legislation dealing specifically with customary law.

Section 3 (Citizenship)

• §1 There shall be original citizenship and acquired citizenship in the Kingdom of Ladakh.
• §2 The following citizens shall be considered original citizens of Ladakh, as long as they are born in the national territory:

1. Children of a father or mother born in Ladakh;
2. Children of incognito parents, stateless parents or parents of unknown nationality;
3. Children of a foreign father or mother who, being over seventeen years old, declare their will to become Ladakhi nationals.

• §3 The following citizens shall be considered original citizens of Ladakh, even if they are born in a foreign country:

1. Children of a Ladakhi father or mother living overseas;
2. Children of a Ladakhi father or mother serving the State outside the country;

• §4 Acquisition, loss and reacquisition of citizenship, as well as its registration and proof, shall be regulated by law.