Reservation in promotions: Applicability of Article 16(4A) To Jammu And Kashmir: Supreme Court To Consider After Constitution Bench Decision On Validity of Article 370 Abrogation
3 years, 1 month ago

Reservation in promotions: Applicability of Article 16(4A) To Jammu And Kashmir: Supreme Court To Consider After Constitution Bench Decision On Validity of Article 370 Abrogation

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday posted the issue of the right of Reserved Category Government servants in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir to accelerated promotion for after the decision of the Constitution Bench on the validity of the abrogation of Article 370. The bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, Surya Kant and Vikram Nath was hearing SLPs against the 2015 decision of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court striking down Section 6 Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act 2004 and Rules 9, 10 and 34 Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Rules 2005 as ultra-vires Article 16 and in conflict with law laid down by Supreme Court in Indra Sawhney 's case. In the impugned judgment, the High Court had held, "Article 370, notwithstanding its title showing it a "temporary provision" is a permanent provision of the Constitution. On Wednesday, Senior Advocate A. K. Ganguli, for the petitioners, told the bench, "The High court said that Article 16, when introduced, was not applied to J & K originally.the impact of abrogation of 370 is that all amendments to the Constitution are deemed to be extended to Jammu and Kashmir. Assuming that the Constitution bench decides the opposite, then the question which was decided by the High Court was whether these impugned rules were violative and ultra vires of article 16 4A.

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HC seeks govt’s response on plea challenging reservation policy
4 weeks ago

HC seeks govt’s response on plea challenging reservation policy

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir high court, acting on a fresh petition challenging the reservation policy, has issued notice to the respondents asking for reply within a time frame of three weeks. The fresh petition, filed by Dawar Ali and supported by a civil society group, has questioned the reservation policy of J&K government calling it “unreasonable”. On November 27, a political …

CJI DY Chandrachud bids adieu to Supreme Court: Top 5 crucial verdicts delivered by him
2 months ago

CJI DY Chandrachud bids adieu to Supreme Court: Top 5 crucial verdicts delivered by him

India TV News  

On the last day in the Supreme Court, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud leaves behind a legacy of important decisions on privacy, federalism, LGBTQ+ rights, and more. While addressing his farewell function, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said, "Thank you so much for such a great honour.I would like to thank from the bottom of my heart the Supreme Court …

Supreme Court Dismisses Petitions To Review Article 370 Verdict
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Article 370 Judgment Constitutionally Flawed, Bad In Law : Fali S Nariman
1 year ago

Article 370 Judgment Constitutionally Flawed, Bad In Law : Fali S Nariman

Live Law  

Reflecting upon the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the constitutionality of the abrogation of Article 370, Senior Advocate and Jurist Mr Fali S. Nariman spoke extensively to Journalist Karan Thapar in his recent interview with The Wire. This is a view which was expressed by the court and please note that under the constitution you and I …

Article 370, collegium: Ex-Supreme Court judge lists 'disturbing' events from 2023
1 year ago

Article 370, collegium: Ex-Supreme Court judge lists 'disturbing' events from 2023

India Today  

Former Supreme Court judge Rohinton Nariman on Friday listed events from the year which he said were "disturbing". The list included the Supreme Court's verdict upholding the abrogation of Article 370, the passing of the bill on the appointment of Election Commissioners and the Collegium system of appointing judges, among others. SUPREME COURT'S ARTICLE 370 VERDICT Justice Nariman said the …

SC imprimatur on J&K will haunt other states
1 year 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 …

Article 370 Verdict: Why Opposition Needs to Shed Hypocrisy, Articulate Clear Stand on Kashmir
1 year ago

Article 370 Verdict: Why Opposition Needs to Shed Hypocrisy, Articulate Clear Stand on Kashmir

News 18  

The Supreme Court’s landmark verdict affirming the abrogation of Article 370, spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, marks an irreversible shift in India’s political landscape. Now, as Opposition parties unite under the banner of ‘I.N.D.I.A’ for the 2024 general elections, it becomes imperative for them to articulate a clear stance on crucial issues like Kashmir and Article 370 revocation. …

India rejects OIC remark on Article 370 verdict: ’Ill-informed & ill-intended’
1 year ago

India rejects OIC remark on Article 370 verdict: ’Ill-informed & ill-intended’

Live Mint  

India rejected the statement issued by the General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on the Indian Supreme Court's judgement upholding the 2019 revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution. It said in a statement on Tuesday, "The General Secretariat, about the decisions and resolutions of the Islamic Summit and the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers related to the …

What removing Kashmir’s special status means for the region’s future
1 year ago

What removing Kashmir’s special status means for the region’s future

The Independent  

India’s Supreme Court has upheld the Narendra Modi government’s decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, a constitutional clause that allowed the country’s only Muslim-majority region a high degree of devolved power. On Monday the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the government, finding that Article 370 was only ever a “temporary” provision and that its revocation …

‘Tu Kaun, Main Khaamkha’: Pakistan rejects Supreme Court of India’s verdict on abrogation of Article 370
1 year ago

‘Tu Kaun, Main Khaamkha’: Pakistan rejects Supreme Court of India’s verdict on abrogation of Article 370

Op India  

On 11th December, Pakistan’s Foreign Affairs office issued a press note rejecting the judgment announced by the Supreme Court of India on the status of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. 2️⃣2️⃣5️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ Pakistan Rejects the Indian Supreme Court’s Verdict on Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir 🔗⬇️ https://t.co/bsemHte2nF pic.twitter.com/DsFH9AovuE — Spokesperson 🇵🇰 MoFA December 11, 2023 Pakistan claimed that the aspirations should …

The Jammu and Kashmir verdict: It's time for India to look ahead
1 year 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's decision on Article 370 in J-K: Here is what China said on the verdict
1 year ago

Supreme Court's decision on Article 370 in J-K: Here is what China said on the verdict

India TV News  

In a landmark decision, the Indian Supreme Court on Monday upheld the central government's decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 that granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, much to the chagrin of Pakistan. The Centre on August 5, 2019, abrogated the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution, which India's apex court said was …

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

PM Modi writes: ‘SC verdict on Article 370 has strengthened the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’
1 year ago

PM Modi writes: ‘SC verdict on Article 370 has strengthened the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’

The Hindu  

On December 11, the honourable Supreme Court of India delivered a historic judgment on the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35. Articles 370 and 35 ensured that the people of Jammu and Kashmir never got the rights and development that the rest of their fellow Indians got. Thus, while serving the people of Jammu and Kashmir, we gave primacy to …

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

Congress says debate on Article 370 is over with SC ruling, demands restoration of Statehood, immediate polls
1 year ago

Congress says debate on Article 370 is over with SC ruling, demands restoration of Statehood, immediate polls

The Hindu  

December 11, 2023 10:39 pm | Updated December 12, 2023 10:45 am IST - New Delhi The Congress on Monday said the debate on the abrogation of Special Status for Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 has ended as the Supreme Court verdict is now the law but the party demanded immediate restoration of statehood and holding of Assembly election. …

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

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

Supreme Court holds abrogation of Article 370 ‘valid’: Key takeaways
1 year ago

Supreme Court holds abrogation of Article 370 ‘valid’: Key takeaways

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday, in a landmark judgment, upheld the central government's decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution in 2019. The five-judge bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai and Surya Kant The apex court also upheld the validity of the decision to carve out the union territory of …

Article 370: India’s Supreme Court says decision to remove Kashmir’s special status constitutionally valid
1 year ago

Article 370: India’s Supreme Court says decision to remove Kashmir’s special status constitutionally valid

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s Supreme Court said on …

President had power to revoke Article 370, prior Jammu and Kashmir assembly nod not required: SC
1 year ago

President had power to revoke Article 370, prior Jammu and Kashmir assembly nod not required: SC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The President of India had the power to abrogate Article 370 without a prerequisite for a recommendation by the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, the Supreme Court of India observed on Monday while pronouncing a verdict on a clutch of petitions challenging the Central government's 2019 move. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, pronouncing the verdict of a five-judge …

PM Modi reacts to Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 abrogation: ‘Historic, beacon of hope…’
1 year ago

PM Modi reacts to Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 abrogation: ‘Historic, beacon of hope…’

Hindustan Times  

Supreme Court Verdict on Article 370: Prime Minister Modi on Monday termed the Supreme Court verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 as “historic”. “Today's Supreme Court verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 is historic and constitutionally upholds the decision taken by the Parliament of India on 5th August 2019; it is a resounding declaration of hope, progress and …

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

Jammu and Kashmir surrendered sovereignty after India merger: Supreme Court on Article 370
1 year ago

Jammu and Kashmir surrendered sovereignty after India merger: Supreme Court on Article 370

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir surrendered completely its sovereignty after it joined the Union of India after Independence, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud observed on Monday as he pronounced the verdict of a five-judge bench in a clutch of petitions linked to the abrogation of Article 370. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud during pronouncement of verdict on a …

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

Article 370 verdict Highlights: Modi hails ruling; J-K Oppn leaders deem it sad
1 year ago

Article 370 verdict Highlights: Modi hails ruling; J-K Oppn leaders deem it sad

Hindustan Times  

Kashmiri Hindus react after the Supreme Court upheld the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution, outside the court in New Delhi, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. Article 370 verdict LIVE Updates: Four years after its implementation, the Supreme Court has upheld the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, December 11. Preparations …

Abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir is constitutionally valid, says SC | Full text
1 year ago

Abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir is constitutionally valid, says SC | Full text

India TV News  

A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud on Monday upheld the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370, which bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Writing the judgement for himself and Justices Gavai and Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said Article 370 of the Constitution was …

Ghulam Nabi Azad to Asaduddin Owaisi to Yogi Adityanath: What leaders said on SC's Article 370 verdict
1 year ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad to Asaduddin Owaisi to Yogi Adityanath: What leaders said on SC's Article 370 verdict

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday delivered its verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 and backed the government's decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Here's an overview of how different leaders responded to the verdict Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath took to social media platform X and wrote, "The decision given by the Honorable Supreme Court …

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

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

Supreme Court verdict to respond on petitioners claim that Article 370 assumed ‘permanent character’
1 year ago

Supreme Court verdict to respond on petitioners claim that Article 370 assumed ‘permanent character’

The Hindu  

A Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. The Bench had, during the hearings, repeatedly questioned the petitioners’ claim that Article 370, which gave special privileges to the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir, had assumed a permanent character as soon as the Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly was dissolved in 1957 after the framing of the State …

SC to announce verdict on pleas challenging Article 370 abrogation today
1 year 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 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 …

Righting historical wrongs in Jammu and Kashmir
1 year, 1 month ago

Righting historical wrongs in Jammu and Kashmir

Firstpost  

The two J&K bills, recently passed by the Lok Sabha, not only reflect a commitment to inclusivity and justice but also represent a broader strategy to integrate Jammu and Kashmir more fully with the rest of India Throughout history, philosophers and scholars have recognised the importance of acknowledging and rectifying historical injustices. The recent passage of the Jammu and Kashmir …

Supreme Court to Pronounce Judgement on Constitutional Validity of Article 370 on Monday
1 year, 1 month 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, …

The three documents that explain how things stand in Kashmir today
1 year, 3 months ago

The three documents that explain how things stand in Kashmir today

Live Mint  

I will attempt to break down the constitutional changes to Article 370 and highlight some key legal issues surrounding them. Under Article 370, constitutional provisions could be applied to the state from time to time, as modified by the President through a Presidential Order and upon the concurrence of the state government. Sub-clause 4 stipulates that ‘in proviso to clause …

Article 370 in Supreme Court: Kashmir waits for a verdict
1 year, 3 months ago

Article 370 in Supreme Court: Kashmir waits for a verdict

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 16, 2023 21:23 IST - 10 MINS READ After intense deliberations spanning 16 hearings from August 2 to September 5 that saw some of India’s best legal minds debate whether or not Article 370, which accorded Jammu and Kashmir a special status, was a permanent feature of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on …

Article 370 | 'Self Governance Better, No Constitutional Logic In Denying J&K Statehood': Petitioners Tell Supreme Court On Final Day
1 year, 4 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 reserves verdict in Article 370 abrogation challenge
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court reserves verdict in Article 370 abrogation challenge

The Hindu  

A Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on September 5 reserved its judgment on petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special privileges to Jammu and Kashmir. ‘Attack on federalism’ The petitioners, represented by a battery of senior lawyers including Kapil Sibal, Gopal Subramanium, Rajeev Dhavan, Dushyant Dave and Gopal Sankaranarayanan, …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 16
1 year, 4 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, 4 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… …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 15
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 15

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday asked National Conference leader Mohammad Akbar Lone, the lead petitioner in the Article 370 abrogation challenge case, to file an affidavit affirming that he unconditionally accepts that J&K is an integral part of India and that he owes allegiance to the Constitution of India. He further apprised the Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y …

J&K govt revokes suspension of lecturer who appeared before SC in Art 370 case
1 year, 4 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 …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 14
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 14

The Hindu  

Senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi on Friday said that the abrogation was not an executive decision and that the entirety of the Parliament which included Members of Parliament of Jammu and Kashmir had been taken into confidence. Mr. Dwivedi also apprised the Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y Chandrachud that, unlike the Constituent Assembly of India, the J&K …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 13
1 year, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

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