Reopening Of Statutory Panels In Jammu & Kashmir Being Considered At Appropriate Level : Solicitor General Tells Supreme Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Reopening Of Statutory Panels In Jammu & Kashmir Being Considered At Appropriate Level : Solicitor General Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday recorded the statement of Solicitor General of India that a plea to reopen statutory panels in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is being considered at the appropriate level.The Court also asked the petitioner to implead Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in the PIL. The Supreme Court on Friday recorded the statement of Solicitor General of India that a plea to reopen statutory panels in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is being considered at the appropriate level. The Court also asked the petitioner to implead Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in the PIL. The petition has been filed by Asim Suhas Sarode stating that various statutory panels like the State Information Commission, the Human Rights Commission and the consumer panel in Jammu and Kashmir are no longer functioning since the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution.

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Supreme Court Issues Notice On Kashmir Advocates Association's Plea For Bar Council In J&K
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Kashmir Advocates Association's Plea For Bar Council In J&K

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Union of India and the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court in an Article 32 writ petition filed by the Kashmir Advocates Association seeking the Bar Council of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta after very briefly hearing Advocate Javed Shaikh, …

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 …

Unable to give exact date when J&K Statehood would be restored, Centre tells Supreme Court
1 year, 6 months ago

Unable to give exact date when J&K Statehood would be restored, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Centre on Thursday conveyed to the Supreme Court its inability to commit to an exact time period within which the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir would be restored to full Statehood. Chandrachud, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured the court that the Union Territory status of Jammu and Kashmir was only a “temporary phenomenon”. Mr. Mehta had on Tuesday …

Ready for Jammu and Kashmir elections any time now: Centre to Supreme Court
1 year, 6 months ago

Ready for Jammu and Kashmir elections any time now: Centre to Supreme Court

India Today  

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre while giving a roadmap for the restoration of electoral democracy and complete statehood in Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it is ready for elections in the Union Territory at any time now. Further, the Centre told the Supreme Court that it was unable to give a specific …

When will J&K Statehood be restored, Supreme Court asks Union government
1 year, 6 months ago

When will J&K Statehood be restored, Supreme Court asks Union government

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Tuesday gave the Centre leeway to claim it had converted Jammu and Kashmir into a Union Territory for a “stipulated period” in order to protect national security, but pushed the government to commit to a time frame by which it would be restored to a full-fledged State. You can say the creation of …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 12
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 12

The Hindu  

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta apprised the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the Union government will restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir however Ladakh will continue to remain a Union Territory. But without putting you in a bind, you and the Attorney General may seek instructions on the highest level - is there a time frame in view?’, CJI Chandrachud …

Supreme Court asks Centre for timeframe to restore Jammu and Kashmir statehood, Centre replies – India TV
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court asks Centre for timeframe to restore Jammu and Kashmir statehood, Centre replies – India TV

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to provide a time frame for the restoration of the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir while hearing petitions on Article 370. The central government's response was conveyed to the court by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, after a five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, hearing the pleas challenging the abrogation …

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 …

Ensure People In Jammu & Kashmir Have Easy Access To NHRC : Supreme Court Asks Union Govt
2 years ago

Ensure People In Jammu & Kashmir Have Easy Access To NHRC : Supreme Court Asks Union Govt

Live Law  

In a plea to reopen statutory panels in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Supreme Court asked the Union Government to consider bringing a mechanism which will allow people people in Jammu and Kashmir to file their complaints to the NHRC from J&K itself pertaining to human rights issues. Earlier, the court had recorded the statement of Solicitor …

While Upholding J&K Delimitation, Supreme Court Rejects Comparisons With Telangana/AP & North Eastern States
2 years, 1 month ago

While Upholding J&K Delimitation, Supreme Court Rejects Comparisons With Telangana/AP & North Eastern States

Live Law  

On 06.03.2020, a Delimitation Commission was appointed by the Central Government to carry out a delimitation exercise in the Union Territory of J&K along with the State of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland. In any event, the said opinion as well as the answer given by the Hon’ble Minister have no bearing on the interpretation of the J&K Reorganisation …

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to miss presidential polls for second time in history
2 years, 8 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to miss presidential polls for second time in history

The Hindu  

As India elects its next President on July 18, the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will not be a part of the exercise for the second time in the history of the election to the top constitutional post. “The elected members of a dissolved Legislative Assembly of a State are no longer members of the …

Delimitation Commission signs final order for Jammu and Kashmir
2 years, 10 months ago

Delimitation Commission signs final order for Jammu and Kashmir

Firstpost  

On Independence Day in 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said elections would be held in Jammu and Kashmir after the delimitation process in the Union Territory was over Srinagar: Delimitation Commission for Jammu and Kashmir has signed the final order for restructuring of assembly seats in the Union Territory. The bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into union territories namely …

Jammu and Kashmir delimitation: Boost for national parties, NC, PDP may suffer as constituencies redrawn
2 years, 10 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir delimitation: Boost for national parties, NC, PDP may suffer as constituencies redrawn

India TV News  

Jammu & Kashmir delimitation commission: The three-member Delimitation Commission on Jammu and Kashmir, headed by Justice Ranjana Desai, on Thursday, signed the final order on redrawing the assembly constituencies of the Union Territory, a day before its term was to end, officials said. Talking about the delimitation, CEC Sushil Chandra said, "As per the notification, there are 90 Assembly Constituencies …

Time to ring in the polls in Jammu and Kashmir
2 years, 10 months ago

Time to ring in the polls in Jammu and Kashmir

The Hindu  

It’s what Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not say during his visit to Palli village in Jammu this week that was more important than what he did in a nearly 40-minute-long address to the public gathering. But the constitutional change effected in August 2019 was very much on his mind, as he used Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir and “ghati” in …

J&K delimitation exercise unconstitutional, says plea in Supreme Court
2 years, 11 months ago

J&K delimitation exercise unconstitutional, says plea in Supreme Court

The Hindu  

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against the Centre's decision to constitute a Delimitation Commission for redrawing Assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The plea said that if decision of August 5, 2019 was to unite the Jammu and Kashmir State with India, then the delimitation process defeats “new order” …

New Nomenclature for Jammu and Kashmir High Court
3 years, 8 months ago

New Nomenclature for Jammu and Kashmir High Court

News 18  

The "long-winding and cumbersome" nomenclature 'Common High Court of UT of Jammu and Kashmir and UT of Ladakh' has been changed to 'High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh', according to an order notified on Friday. The order pointed out that the Act declared that the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir will be the "Common High Court for …

Common High Court of J-K, Ladakh changed to 'High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh'
3 years, 8 months ago

Common High Court of J-K, Ladakh changed to 'High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh'

India TV News  

A notification has been issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice informing that the 'long-winding and cumbersome' nomenclature 'Common High Court of UT of Jammu and Kashmir and UT of Ladakh' have been changed to 'High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh'. Considered views on the proposal were sought from the Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Jammu …

Delimitation of Jammu & Kashmir Seats to be Completed by March 5 Deadline: Top Sources
3 years, 8 months ago

Delimitation of Jammu & Kashmir Seats to be Completed by March 5 Deadline: Top Sources

News 18  

The deadline for the delimitation of parliamentary and assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir is “not to be missed” this time when the members of the Commission begin their four-day visit to the union territory, sources told News18. During J&K visit, the Delimitation Commission will meet representatives of the political parties, public representatives and officials of 20 districts of the …

Jammu & Kashmir HC Issues Notice To Center In Plea Against 100% Domicile Reservation In Public Employment In The UT [Read Order]
4 years, 7 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir HC Issues Notice To Center In Plea Against 100% Domicile Reservation In Public Employment In The UT [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Srinagar Bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has issued notices on a petition challenging 100% domicile reservation in public employment, prevalent in the UT. The plea has been filed by Ladakh based lawyer Najm Ul Huda, Advocate Nishant Khatri and Sachin Miglani, challenging Sections 3A, 5A, 6, 7 & 8 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services …

Opinion | J&K needs a healing touch
5 years, 3 months ago

Opinion | J&K needs a healing touch

Live Mint  

The Union government is reportedly mulling the prospect of according special status to the newly-formed Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh under Article 371 of the Constitution, or along the same lines. As of now, this Article makes special provisions for some 11 states: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, and Karnataka. …

Jammu and Kashmir transitions from a state into 2 federal units
5 years, 4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir transitions from a state into 2 federal units

Live Mint  

The erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir has now ceased to exist, with the two federal units of Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir, coming into existence on Thursday, and Radha Krishna Mathur and G.C. The move comes almost 90 days after the Centre scrapped provisions of Article 370 that had given Jammu and Kashmir special status and split it into …

Jammu and Kashmir gets new identity, Ladakh its wish. What all has changed?
5 years, 4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir gets new identity, Ladakh its wish. What all has changed?

India Today  

What was proposed on August 5 in Parliament takes effect today, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the deputy prime minister in the Jawaharlal Nehru government. The two new federal entities are the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and the Union Territory of Ladakh. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019, the districts of Kargil and …

Jammu and Kashmir ceases to be a State
5 years, 4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir ceases to be a State

The Hindu  

The bifurcation of Jammu & Kashmir into two Union Territories came into effect at midnight on October 30. PTI adds: Union Home Ministry replaces State of J&K with ‘UT of Jammu and Kashmir’ in notification The Home Ministry in a notification on October 30 replaced the State of J&K with the “Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir” and announced omission …

Jammu & Kashmir Ceases To Be A State From Today; UTs Of J&K And Ladakh Come Into Existence
5 years, 4 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir Ceases To Be A State From Today; UTs Of J&K And Ladakh Come Into Existence

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, which downgrades and bifurcates the State of Jammu and Kashmir into the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh, has taken effect from today, October 31.The Centre had notified October 31 as the 'appointed day' for the taking effect of the Act passed by the Parliament on August 6.The Act was made along with the …

Jammu and Kashmir bifurcated: India has one less state, gets two new Union Territories in J&K, Ladakh
5 years, 4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir bifurcated: India has one less state, gets two new Union Territories in J&K, Ladakh

India Today  

Three months after Jammu and Kashmir was served a jolt in the form of the abrogation of Article 370, the strife-torn state ceased to exist on Wednesday midnight when the clock struck 12 midnight. India now has two new Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh - while it has one less state. The Union Territories of Jammu and …

Jammu and Kashmir admin asks all departments to reconcile accounts up to October 30
5 years, 6 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir admin asks all departments to reconcile accounts up to October 30

India TV News  

With Jammu and Kashmir all set to become a Union Territory on October 31, the state administration has directed all departments to reconcile their accounts up to October 30 and submit these to the finance department before November 6. "All grants made and loans advanced to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir from the Consolidated Fund of lndia and all …

Five-judge constitution bench to hear petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370 from first week of October
5 years, 6 months ago

Five-judge constitution bench to hear petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370 from first week of October

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that a five-judge Constitution Bench will hear all petitions related to abrogation of Article 370 from the first week of October. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that a five-judge constitution bench will hear all petitions related to abrogation of Article 370 from the first week of October. The apex court also …

Centre to be responsible for law and order in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, land to be under elected govt
5 years, 7 months ago

Centre to be responsible for law and order in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, land to be under elected govt

Firstpost  

From 31 October, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court will be the common High Court of the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh. New Delhi: The Centre will be in direct control of law and order and police in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir through the Lieutenant Governor, while land will be a subject under the elected …

Two new UTs, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, will come into existence on Oct 31
5 years, 7 months ago

Two new UTs, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, will come into existence on Oct 31

Live Mint  

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday gave assent to a legislation for bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir, and two Union Territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh -- will come into existence on October 31. "In exercise of the powers conferred by clause of section 2 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Central Government hereby …

Supreme Court unit of Congress legal department endorses abrogation of Article 370 and 35A, and bifurcation of Jammu & Kashmir
5 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court unit of Congress legal department endorses abrogation of Article 370 and 35A, and bifurcation of Jammu & Kashmir

Op India  

The dissent in the Congress party seems to be growing against the party’s stand on the Modi government’s decision to abrogate Article 370 and 35A and to split Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories. After several senior leaders supported the government going against the party position, now the Supreme Court unit of the Legal, Human Rights and RTI department …

Salient Features Of Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Bill [Read Bill]
5 years, 7 months ago

Salient Features Of Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Bill [Read Bill]

Live Law  

Consequent to the promulgation of the Constitution Order, 2019, and with a view to change the geographical and political status of the present State of Jammu and Kashmir, the Parliament passed the Jammu andKashmir Bill, 2019. Creation of new Union Territories: The existing State of Jammu and Kashmir shall cease to exist and two successor Union Territories shall be created …

President Ram Nath Kovind declares abrogation of provisions of Article 370
5 years, 7 months ago

President Ram Nath Kovind declares abrogation of provisions of Article 370

India Today  

President Ram Nath Kovind has declared abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. "In exercise of the powers conferred by clause of Article 370 read with clause of Article 370 of the Constitution of India, the President, on the recommendation of Parliament, is pleased to declare that, as from …

What The J&K Reorganization Bill Means For Judiciary?
5 years, 7 months ago

What The J&K Reorganization Bill Means For Judiciary?

Live Law  

The Jammu & Kashmir Reorganization Bill 2019 passed by the Parliament on Tuesday bifurcates the state into Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh.This reorganization will entail the following consequences as regards judiciary :The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir will be a common High Court for UT of J&K and Ladakh Judges of existing HC of J&K will continue in …

How India's new Union Territories J&K, Ladakh will function
5 years, 7 months ago

How India's new Union Territories J&K, Ladakh will function

India TV News  

The Centre on Monday revoked Article 370 of the Constitution which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir and brought in the J&K Reorganisation Bill 2019 which splits the state into two Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir with an Assembly and Ladakh without one. After the Union Cabinet's decision, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday proposed to scrap Article …

Jammu and Kashmir to be split into 2 union territories — Ladakh and J&K
5 years, 7 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir to be split into 2 union territories — Ladakh and J&K

Hindustan Times  

The Centre has proposed to reorganize Jammu and Kashmir, carving out two separate Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Monday. Home Minister Amit Shah said the Union Territories of Ladakh was a long pending demand of the people of the region. The decision to “reorganize” the state came after the Home …

Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh to be two separate Union Territories
5 years, 7 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh to be two separate Union Territories

India TV News  

Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh to be two separate Union Territories In probably the biggest announcement on Jammu and Kashmir post India’s independence in 1947, government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to bifurcate Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh will all be three separate Union Territories, Amit Shah, Union Home Minister announced in Rajya Sabha amid …

Breaking: Article 370 To Be Scrapped, Jammu and Kashmir Will Be A Union Territory With A Legislature
5 years, 7 months ago

Breaking: Article 370 To Be Scrapped, Jammu and Kashmir Will Be A Union Territory With A Legislature

Live Law  

Home Minister of India Amit Shah has introduced a Bill to remove Article 370 of the Constitution of India which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir.The Govt also proposes to introduces a bill for re-organisation of Jammu and Kashmir. The bill proposes to make Jammu & Kashmir a Union Territory with Legislature and Ladakh a Union Territory without Legislature.UpdatePresident. …

High Level Panel To Decide On Minority Commission For J & K: Centre To SC
7 years, 10 months ago

High Level Panel To Decide On Minority Commission For J & K: Centre To SC

Live Law  

The Centre today informed the Supreme Court that a high level committee comprising of senior officials of the state and central government has been constituted take a considered decision on formation of a minority commission for Jammu and Kashmir.It is headed by Union Secretary, Minority Affairs, Chief Secretary J&K and other members has been constituted pursuant to the last Supreme. …

High Level Panel To Decide On Minority Commission For J & K: Centre To SC
7 years, 10 months ago

High Level Panel To Decide On Minority Commission For J & K: Centre To SC

Live Law  

The Centre today informed the Supreme Court that a high level committee comprising of senior officials of the state and central government has been constituted take a considered decision on formation of a minority commission for Jammu and Kashmir.It is headed by Union Secretary, Minority Affairs, Chief Secretary J&K and other members has been constituted pursuant to the last Supreme. …

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