<P> The term Line of Control ( LoC ) refers to the military control line between the Indian and Pakistani controlled parts of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir -- a line which does not constitute a legally recognized international boundary , but is the de facto border . Originally known as the Cease - fire Line , it was redesignated as the `` Line of Control '' following the Simla Agreement , which was signed on 3 July 1972 . The part of the former princely state that is under Indian control is known as the state of Jammu and Kashmir . The Pakistani - controlled part is divided into Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit -- Baltistan . The northernmost point of the Line of Control is known as NJ9842 . </P>
<P> The term Line of Control ( LoC ) refers to the military control line between the Indian and Pakistani controlled parts of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir -- a line which does not constitute a legally recognized international boundary , but is the de facto border . Originally known as the Cease - fire Line , it was redesignated as the `` Line of Control '' following the Simla Agreement , which was signed on 3 July 1972 . The part of the former princely state that is under Indian control is known as the state of Jammu and Kashmir . The Pakistani - controlled part is divided into Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit -- Baltistan . The northernmost point of the Line of Control is known as NJ9842 . </P>
ceasefire line of kashmir came into existence in
ceasefire line of kashmir came into existence in
3 July 1972
3 July 1972