Abstract
Since 5th August 2019, the abrogation of Article 370 and 35(A) has given Kashmir conflict a different dimension. It has not only changed the autonomous status of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) but also compromised the safeguard of the demographic status of J&K as a Muslim majority state in India. Since 1947, India and Pakistan have been locked into continuous adverse relations due to the conflict in Kashmir and do not find a common ground to bring peace in the region. Therefore, peace is an urgent need to address and redress the grievances of Kashmiris. Kashmiris in Indian occupied Kashmir are going through an ordeal, oppression due to massive human rights violations by Indian security forces. The conflict is becoming more protracted day by day and necessitates a systematic and sustainable resolution with the help of the international community and the United Nations. Throughout the last 72 years, several efforts were made, and multiple dialogue and negotiation took place, but Kashmir Conflict could not be resolved mainly due to India’s rigid approach and policies towards Kashmir and continuous trust deficits between Pakistan and India. However, India and Pakistan need to commit to peaceful and sustainable conflict resolution. The paper suggests the application of the Problem Solving and Decision Making (PSDM) Model of Conflict Resolution in order to seek changes in legal and political framework to deal with complex issues of Kashmir conflict. The distinct aspects of the model carry a theoretical concept for framing Kashmir Conflict according to a particular sequence to resolve it.