Plea Challenging Art. 35A Filed By A “Meddlesome Interloper” For Publicity: State Of J&K Tells SC, Demands Dismissal Of Petition [Read Affidavit]
6 years, 7 months ago

Plea Challenging Art. 35A Filed By A “Meddlesome Interloper” For Publicity: State Of J&K Tells SC, Demands Dismissal Of Petition [Read Affidavit]

Live Law  

With the Supreme Court all set to consider on Monday whether a Constitution Bench should probe the grant of special status to Jammu and Kashmir in 1954, the State has filed an affidavit demanding dismissal of the petition and questioning the bona fides of the petitioner NGO, We the citizens.Ahead of Monday’s hearing, the State’s affidavit asserts that the issues raised by the petition. With the Supreme Court all set to consider on Monday whether a Constitution Bench should probe the grant of special status to Jammu and Kashmir in 1954, the State has filed an affidavit demanding dismissal of the petition and questioning the bona fides of the petitioner NGO, We the citizens. Ahead of Monday’s hearing, the State’s affidavit asserts that the issues raised by the petition are no longer res integra, as they have been adjudicated upon on at least two separate occasions by two Constitution Benches in the cases of Puranlal Lakhanpal v. President of India & Ors. Furthermore, it alleges that the petitioner has deliberately omitted to notice the impact of the proviso to Article 368 of the Constitution of India, which states that no Constitutional amendment by the Parliament under Article 368 would have effect in relation to the State of Jammu and Kashmir, “unless applied by order of the President under Clause-1 of Article 370”.

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Stormy J&K Assembly as BJP Vows to Block Article 370 Restoration Move
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Stormy J&K Assembly as BJP Vows to Block Article 370 Restoration Move

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: The upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly budget session is expected to be fiery, as the BJP has vowed not to allow a resolution seeking the restoration of Article 370 or any other “anti-national or unconstitutional” bill to be tabled in the house. The near month long budget session which is scheduled to begin in Jammu on March 3 is …

DC Edit | Focus on J&K statehood, not 370
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Focus on J&K statehood, not 370

Deccan Chronicle  

The resolution passed by Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday seeking special status for the Union territory and the one moved in the house on Thursday calling for the restoration of Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution reflect political expediency and oneupmanship by the parties and does not exactly contribute to the genuine demand for the restoration of …

A tale of many resolutions: How Article 370 has become bone of contention in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

A tale of many resolutions: How Article 370 has become bone of contention in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly

Firstpost  

A scuffle broke out during the first session of the newly-elected Jammu and Kashmir Assembly today when Sheikh Khursheed, brother of Engineer Rashid, entered the Well of the House with a banner calling for the restoration of Article 370. The chaos came a day after the Assembly passed a government resolution seeking a ‘dialogue’ with the Centre for reinstating the …

J&K parties criticise NC for dropping ‘Article 370’, ‘Aug 5, 2019’ terms from resolution
4 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K parties criticise NC for dropping ‘Article 370’, ‘Aug 5, 2019’ terms from resolution

The Hindu  

The ruling National Conference’s guarded resolution on the restoration of special status and avoiding words like Article 370, 35A, and rejection of August 5, 2019, moves by the Centre evoked sharp reactions from several political parties in the J&K. Former J&K Chief Minister and People’s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti termed the resolution as “an ambivalent move and a half-hearted …

J&K peaceful, no one wants Article 370 back: Minister G Kishan Reddy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K peaceful, no one wants Article 370 back: Minister G Kishan Reddy

New Indian Express  

JAMMU: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Friday claimed that five years since the abrogation of Article 370, peace had returned to Jammu and Kashmir and large-scale development was underway, as he urged the people to vote for his party in the upcoming state election. Reddy said that before the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to the …

Article 227 Should Not Be Wielded Mechanically, Interference Must Be Restricted To Cases With Grave Legal Violations: J&K High Court
7 months ago

Article 227 Should Not Be Wielded Mechanically, Interference Must Be Restricted To Cases With Grave Legal Violations: J&K High Court

Live Law  

Underlining the judicious exercise of powers under Article 227 of the Constitution of India the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has emphasized that such powers should not be wielded mechanically. Court's Observations: Reiterating that the supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 is not to be used as a substitute for an appeal but rather as a corrective measure to …

Supreme Court Dismisses Petitions To Review Article 370 Verdict
10 months ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Petitions To Review Article 370 Verdict

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has dismissed the petitions seeking review of its judgment upholding the abrogation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution.A 5-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, Surya Kant and AS Bopanna dismissed the review petitions in chamber noting that there was no apparent …

Telangana HC quashes criminal case for want of sanction
1 year, 2 months ago

Telangana HC quashes criminal case for want of sanction

Deccan Chronicle  

The Deputy Commissioner of Central Excise and Service Tax filed a complaint before the special judge for economic offences on charges of evading central excise duty in the guise of trading of modular furniture, falling under the heading 9403 of the First Schedule to the Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985, even after crossing the threshold exemption limit and were liable …

SC imprimatur on J&K will haunt other states
1 year, 3 months ago

SC imprimatur on J&K will haunt other states

Hindustan Times  

The verdict is out, and we are not surprised. The Supreme Court upheld the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, in its verdict on 11 December. The safeguards provided to us by the Constitution of India in the form of Article 370 to protect our unique identity have made J&K a prosperous state. The …

The future of J&K, as imagined by the SC
1 year, 3 months ago

The future of J&K, as imagined by the SC

Hindustan Times  

Only the most naïve can imagine that courts, even at the highest level, can pronounce verdicts in a vacuum disregarding the larger consequences of their rulings. While the judgment of the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India regarding Article 370 will continue to invite microscopic scrutiny and analysis by legal pundits, the larger message from the learned judges …

The Jammu and Kashmir verdict: It's time for India to look ahead
1 year, 3 months ago

The Jammu and Kashmir verdict: It's time for India to look ahead

Live Mint  

The judgement by a Constitution bench of the Supreme Court validating the scrapping of Article 370 of the Constitution is welcome, as is the response of leaders from Jammu and Kashmir that highlights their determination to build a better future, rather than squabble over the past, even if they did not agree with the 2019 decision of India’s government to …

Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 abrogation historic, upholds sovereignty and integrity of India, writes PM Modi
1 year, 3 months ago

Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 abrogation historic, upholds sovereignty and integrity of India, writes PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

On December 11, the Supreme Court delivered a historic judgment on the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35. Yet, I was crystal clear about one thing – that the people of J&K want development and they want to contribute to the development of India based on their strengths and skills. Thus, while serving the people of J&K, we gave primacy …

Breaking down the Supreme Court judgment on J&K, and its wider implications
1 year, 3 months ago

Breaking down the Supreme Court judgment on J&K, and its wider implications

Hindustan Times  

The Constitution bench verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 on Monday settled a spectrum of legal issues rendered complex by historical and political context, and is nuanced by the idea of “complete integration” of Jammu & Kashmir into India’s constitutional scheme. The five-judge bench, comprising Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud and justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, …

Giving Article 370 permanent status will undo over 70 years of work to fully integrate J&K with the Union, says SC
1 year, 3 months ago

Giving Article 370 permanent status will undo over 70 years of work to fully integrate J&K with the Union, says SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday said an interpretation that Article 370 attained a permanent character after the dissolution of the J&K Constituent Assembly in 1957 would have undone over 70 years of “collaborative” work to integrate the State with the Union of India. The argument by the petitioners that Jammu and Kashmir would perpetually retain its special status after the …

For Kashmir, life after Article 370
1 year, 3 months ago

For Kashmir, life after Article 370

Hindustan Times  

The unanimous decision of the Supreme Court’s five-judge bench to uphold the Centre’s 2019 decision to abrogate Article 370 should, hopefully, ensure closure in the challenge to the status of Jammu and Kashmir within the Indian Union. In his judgment, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud held that Article 370, which gave a special status to J&K, was a transitory …

Upset with SC verdict, J&K parties pledge to ‘continue struggle for Article 370’
1 year, 3 months ago

Upset with SC verdict, J&K parties pledge to ‘continue struggle for Article 370’

The Hindu  

Several political parties in Jammu and Kashmir expressed disappointment over the Supreme Court’s verdict upholding Centre’s decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 on Monday, with National Conference’s Omar Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti pledging to “continue with their political struggle” to restore the pre-August 5, 2019 position. The PDP has suspended all political activities for the …

Article 370: How International Media Covered SC Verdict On J&K's Special Status
1 year, 3 months ago

Article 370: How International Media Covered SC Verdict On J&K's Special Status

ABP News  

A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the 2019 decision of the Centre to abrogate Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, even as it ordered elections to the Union Territory by September 30, 2024. British public service broadcaster BBC, in an article with the headline "India Supreme Court upholds repeal of Kashmir's special status", …

'UTs of Mumbai...': How Asaduddin Owaisi, J&K leaders reacted to SC verdict
1 year, 3 months ago

'UTs of Mumbai...': How Asaduddin Owaisi, J&K leaders reacted to SC verdict

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Reacting to the Supreme Court's verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi expressed his dissatisfaction with the judgment and took a jibe at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party saying it might now attempt to convert Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai into union territories. The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the …

Article 370 abrogation in J-K constitutionally valid: Supreme Court backs Centre in landmark verdict
1 year, 3 months ago

Article 370 abrogation in J-K constitutionally valid: Supreme Court backs Centre in landmark verdict

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370, which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Follow Article 370 verdict LIVE Updates The Supreme Court ruling can be seen as a big boost for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The …

Article 370 verdict: Supreme Court directs ECI to conduct elections in J-K by September 30, 2024
1 year, 3 months ago

Article 370 verdict: Supreme Court directs ECI to conduct elections in J-K by September 30, 2024

Hindustan Times  

Supreme Court Verdict on Article 370: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Election Commission of India to conduct elections in Jammu and Kashmir by September 30, 2024. Media persons at the Supreme Court complex on the day of the court's verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, in New Delhi on …

Supreme Court verdict on Article 370: What is the case all about?
1 year, 3 months ago

Supreme Court verdict on Article 370: What is the case all about?

Firstpost  

A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has delivered its judgment on the constitutionality of the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Here’s a look at the case and its significance “Tomorrow the judges will give their verdict, we hope for justice,” said former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday, ahead of the Supreme …

'Can't challenge Centre's every decision' to 'J-K is India's integral part': Key highlights of SC verdict
1 year, 3 months ago

'Can't challenge Centre's every decision' to 'J-K is India's integral part': Key highlights of SC verdict

India TV News  

Four years after the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, the Supreme Court declared on Monday that the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 was constitutionally valid. Holding that the power under Article 370 ceases to exist after the dissolution of the Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly will lead to the freezing of the process of integration: CJI. The …

Unraveling the constitutional evolution of Article 370: A comprehensive overview
1 year, 3 months ago

Unraveling the constitutional evolution of Article 370: A comprehensive overview

India TV News  

Article 370, a constitutional provision bestowing special status on Jammu and Kashmir, has undergone a complex and transformative journey. Erosion over time Pandit Nehru's acknowledgement in 1963 and Home Minister Gulzari Lal Nanda's remarks in 1964 marked early signs of Article 370's erosion. Legal framework of Article 370 Article 370's legal framework stipulated that the President could issue orders for …

FirstUp: Supreme Court’s verdict on Article 370… The big news today
1 year, 3 months ago

FirstUp: Supreme Court’s verdict on Article 370… The big news today

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court will announce its verdict on a bunch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370, which provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will deliver the verdict on the constitutional validity of the Centre’s decision to scrap Article 370, …

SC to announce verdict on pleas challenging Article 370 abrogation today
1 year, 3 months ago

SC to announce verdict on pleas challenging Article 370 abrogation today

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Was the decision taken by the Centre on August 5, 2019 to abrogate the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution, which bestowed a special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, constitutionally valid?The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its The Supreme Court is all set to pronounce its verdict on Monday on a bunch …

J&K parties anxious ahead of Supreme Court verdict on Article 370
1 year, 3 months ago

J&K parties anxious ahead of Supreme Court verdict on Article 370

The Hindu  

Amid fears of a fresh security clampdown in Jammu & Kashmir, regional political parties here appear to have their fingers crossed, with several leaders sounding guarded on December 9, two days ahead of the Supreme Court’s verdict on petitions challenging the Union government’s actions in diluting Article 370 in 2019. The upcoming verdict is not solely about Article 370 but …

Supreme Court to Pronounce Judgement on Constitutional Validity of Article 370 on Monday
1 year, 3 months ago

Supreme Court to Pronounce Judgement on Constitutional Validity of Article 370 on Monday

News 18  

The Supreme Court will pronounce its judgement in the case challenging the Centre’s decision to repeal the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution on December 11. The Constitution bench of the apex court, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai and Surya Kant, …

Article 370 | 'Self Governance Better, No Constitutional Logic In Denying J&K Statehood': Petitioners Tell Supreme Court On Final Day
1 year, 6 months ago

Article 370 | 'Self Governance Better, No Constitutional Logic In Denying J&K Statehood': Petitioners Tell Supreme Court On Final Day

Live Law  

Yesterday marked the final day of arguments in the long-pending case challenging the Union Government's 2019 decision to repeal the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution, with the Supreme Court reserving its judgement in the matter. Constitution Of India Recognises Constitution Of J&K: Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium, in his arguments …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 16
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 16

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved verdict in the challenge to the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special privileges to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. They also pointed out that the 2019 Act is unconstitutional since Article 3 does not give the Parliament powers to downgrade federal democratic States into a less representative form such …

CJI asks petitioners if Article 370 is above Basic Structure, amending powers of Parliament
1 year, 6 months ago

CJI asks petitioners if Article 370 is above Basic Structure, amending powers of Parliament

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Mr. Sibal said neither the court nor the petitioners had to “advise” the Union government on how to abrogate Article 370. “Why did they change the term ‘Constituent Assembly of the State’ to the ‘Legislative Assembly of the State’ in the proviso to Article 370 if the President had such plenary powers as they claim… …

J&K govt revokes suspension of lecturer who appeared before SC in Art 370 case
1 year, 6 months ago

J&K govt revokes suspension of lecturer who appeared before SC in Art 370 case

Live Mint  

Political science teacher Zahoor Ahmed Bhat was reinstated on Sunday amid censure and calls for scrutiny from the Supreme Court. “Consequent on withdrawal of order number 251-JK of August 25, Zahoor Ahmed Bhat, senior lecturer, political science, is hereby relieved from the office today,” officials wrote in the order. Bhat had been removed from his place of posting in Srinagar …

Article 370 hearing: Kashmir leaders accuse BJP of peddling lies in SC
1 year, 6 months ago

Article 370 hearing: Kashmir leaders accuse BJP of peddling lies in SC

Hindustan Times  

Political parties and leader across Jammu and Kashmir have expressed their disappointment in the submissions by the Union government in the Supreme Court on Thursday. The Supreme Court is hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the revocation of provisions of Article 370 After solicitor general Tushar Mehta submitted in the apex court that the Union government is ready for elections …

Article 370 Hearing in SC: What Has Centre Said About Elections in J&K?
1 year, 6 months ago

Article 370 Hearing in SC: What Has Centre Said About Elections in J&K?

The Quint  

The Union Government informed the Supreme Court on Thursday, 31 August, that it is fully prepared to hold elections in Jammu & Kashmir "any time now" and added that the decision lies with both the Union Territory and Central election commissions. Why Centre Said This: The centre's statement comes in response to the top court's questions on Tuesday, 29 August, …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 13
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 13

The Hindu  

The Union Government on Thursday apprised the Supreme Court that it cannot give an exact timeline for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood but it is ready to conduct elections. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that the inability to give an exact timeframe for the conduct of elections is due to the repeated law and order disturbances in the …

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]
1 year, 6 months ago

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]

Live Law  

A Constitution Bench will resume hearing today the Centre's arguments in the batch of petitions challenging the dilution of Article 370 of the Constitution.On Day 12, the bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud had asked the Centre to make a definite statement regarding the timeline for restoring the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. A Constitution Bench will …

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]
1 year, 6 months ago

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]

Live Law  

A Constitution Bench will resume hearing today the Centre's arguments in the batch of petitions challenging the dilution of Article 370 of the Constitution.On Day 12, the bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud had asked the Centre to make a definite statement regarding the timeline for restoring the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. A Constitution Bench will …

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]
1 year, 6 months ago

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]

Live Law  

A Constitution Bench will resume hearing today the Centre's arguments in the batch of petitions challenging the dilution of Article 370 of the Constitution.On Day 12, the bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud had asked the Centre to make a definite statement regarding the timeline for restoring the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. A Constitution Bench will …

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]
1 year, 6 months ago

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]

Live Law  

A Constitution Bench will resume hearing today the Centre's arguments in the batch of petitions challenging the dilution of Article 370 of the Constitution.On Day 12, the bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud had asked the Centre to make a definite statement regarding the timeline for restoring the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. A Constitution Bench will …

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]
1 year, 6 months ago

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]

Live Law  

A Constitution Bench will resume hearing today the Centre's arguments in the batch of petitions challenging the dilution of Article 370 of the Constitution.On Day 12, the bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud had asked the Centre to make a definite statement regarding the timeline for restoring the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. A Constitution Bench will …

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]
1 year, 6 months ago

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]

Live Law  

A Constitution Bench will resume hearing today the Centre's arguments in the batch of petitions challenging the dilution of Article 370 of the Constitution.On Day 12, the bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud had asked the Centre to make a definite statement regarding the timeline for restoring the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. A Constitution Bench will …

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]
1 year, 6 months ago

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]

Live Law  

A Constitution Bench will resume hearing today the Centre's arguments in the batch of petitions challenging the dilution of Article 370 of the Constitution.On Day 12, the bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud had asked the Centre to make a definite statement regarding the timeline for restoring the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. A Constitution Bench will …

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]
1 year, 6 months ago

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]

Live Law  

A Constitution Bench will resume hearing today the Centre's arguments in the batch of petitions challenging the dilution of Article 370 of the Constitution.On Day 12, the bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud had asked the Centre to make a definite statement regarding the timeline for restoring the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. A Constitution Bench will …

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]
1 year, 6 months ago

Article 370 Case : Live Updates From Supreme Court [Day 13]

Live Law  

A Constitution Bench will resume hearing today the Centre's arguments in the batch of petitions challenging the dilution of Article 370 of the Constitution.On Day 12, the bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud had asked the Centre to make a definite statement regarding the timeline for restoring the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir. A Constitution Bench will …

Article 370: SC asks Centre for timeframe to restore Jammu and Kashmir statehood
1 year, 6 months ago

Article 370: SC asks Centre for timeframe to restore Jammu and Kashmir statehood

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday, while hearing the Article 370 case, asked the Centre to indicate if there is a time frame to restore the statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. SG Mehta argued, “Article 370 permits prime minister and chief minister of state can make a change, alteration, choose not to apply any provision and like 35A create …

J&K Constitution 'subordinate' to Indian Constitution: Centre to Supreme Court
1 year, 6 months ago

J&K Constitution 'subordinate' to Indian Constitution: Centre to Supreme Court

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday prima facie agreed with the Centre's submission on pleas challenging the abrogation of Article 370 that the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir is "subordinate" to the Indian Constitution, which is on a higher pedestal. Without naming the two mainstream political parties of the erstwhile state, the Centre said citizens have been misguided that the special …

Article 370 case | Will retain special status of northeast States: Centre to Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Article 370 case | Will retain special status of northeast States: Centre to Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday accepted the Centre’s assurance that it does not intend to “touch” the special constitutional provisions protecting the interests of the people of the northeastern States. Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 9
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 9

The Hindu  

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Wednesday apprised the Supreme Court that the Union Government has no intention to interfere with the special provisions applicable to North Eastern states or other parts of India. The Supreme Court on August 22 termed as “unacceptable” the submission that Article 370 of the Constitution ceased to operate once the term of the constituent assembly …

Supreme Court questions petitioners’ submission that Indian Constitution has no application to Jammu and Kashmir after 1957
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court questions petitioners’ submission that Indian Constitution has no application to Jammu and Kashmir after 1957

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on August 22 questioned an argument made by petitioners that Article 370 ceased to operate in 1957 as soon as the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution came into existence. Chandrachud in the challenge to the abrogation of Article 370, senior advocate Dinesh Dwivedi, for a petitioner, said the Indian Constitution ceased to apply to J&K, and the State …

SC junks PIL seeking declaration that Article 370 abrogation constitutionally valid
1 year, 7 months ago

SC junks PIL seeking declaration that Article 370 abrogation constitutionally valid

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking a declaration that abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, was constitutionally valid. Terming the plea as "misconceived", a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said the issue of constitutional validity of abrogation of Article …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 6
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 6

The Hindu  

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan on August 16 apprised the Supreme Court that the internal sovereignty of Jammu and Kashmir was not revoked with the signing of the Instrument of Accession in 1947. Notably, senior advocate Dushyant Dave submitted before the Constitution Bench that Article 370 of the Constitution is a ‘temporary provision’ not due to the efflux of time but …

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