J&K People's Conference Moves SC, Seeks Early Hearing Of Pleas Challenging Abrogation Of Article 370 & Reorganisation Of J&K
4 years, 1 month ago

J&K People's Conference Moves SC, Seeks Early Hearing Of Pleas Challenging Abrogation Of Article 370 & Reorganisation Of J&K

Live Law  

The Jammu & Kashmir Peoples conference has moved the Supreme Court seeking early hearing of the batch of pleas' challenging the abrogation of Article 370 & reorganisation of the Jammu & Kashmir.On 5 August 2019, the Government of India revoked the special status, or limited autonomy, granted under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution to Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu & Kashmir Peoples conference has moved the Supreme Court seeking early hearing of the batch of pleas' challenging the abrogation of Article 370 & reorganisation of the Jammu & Kashmir. On 5 August 2019, the Government of India revoked the special status, or limited autonomy, granted under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution to Jammu and Kashmir. "Notwithstanding the foregoing, pending the final hearing of these petitions challenging the abrogation of the special status of the erstwhile State of Jammy and Kashmir and the abrogation of the Constitution of Jammu & Kashmir and notwithstanding the prevailing pandemic conditions sweeping changes are being brought about by the Centre that impact the rights of a large number of people including the dilution of safeguards earlier available to the permanent residents of the erstwhile State of Jammu & Kashmir," the application states.

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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 …

J&K CM Omar Says People Found Their Voice Through Special Status Resolution; BJP Threatens To Run ‘Parallel Govt’
2 months ago

J&K CM Omar Says People Found Their Voice Through Special Status Resolution; BJP Threatens To Run ‘Parallel Govt’

ABP News  

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday claimed that the people of Jammu and Kashmir "found their voice" after the resolution on the restoration of the special status of the erstwhile state was passed and that the "burden is off their shoulders" now. Meanwhile, on the proceedings of the J&K Assembly, JKNC President Farooq Abdullah, said that it has been …

MLAs come to blows in J&K Assembly for second day over Article 370
2 months ago

MLAs come to blows in J&K Assembly for second day over Article 370

India Today  

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed ugly scenes of a brawl between opposing MLAs for a second consecutive day on Friday over a resolution demanding the restoration of Article 370 in the Union Territory. BJP MLAs were seen raising slogans of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' as a brawl erupted in the House after a People's Democratic Party MLA from Kupwara …

DC Edit | Focus on J&K statehood, not 370
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2 months 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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2 months 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 …

Watch | Ruckus in J&K Assembly, some MLAs marshalled out after clash over Article 370
2 months ago

Watch | Ruckus in J&K Assembly, some MLAs marshalled out after clash over Article 370

Firstpost  

Fist fight broke out in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Thursday after Khurshid Ahmad Sheikh, an Awami Ittehad Party MLA representing the Langate constituency and brother of Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid, displayed banner that read, ‘We demand restoration of Article 370 and 35A’ Ruckus broke out in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday. The situation turned murky …

Ruckus in J&K assembly as Engineer Rashid's brother displays Article 370 banner
2 months ago

Ruckus in J&K assembly as Engineer Rashid's brother displays Article 370 banner

Hindustan Times  

A ruckus broke out in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday after Khurshid Ahmad Sheikh, MLA from Langate and brother of jailed Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid, displayed a banner on Article 370, leading to a fist fight among lawmakers. Jammu and Kashmir Awami Ittehad Party MLA Khurshid Ahmad Sheikh displaying a banner on Article 370 in J&K …

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

New Delhi Assures J&K Statehood, But Hybrid Model Remains
2 months, 1 week ago

New Delhi Assures J&K Statehood, But Hybrid Model Remains

Live Mint  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has received assurances from New Delhi that the commitments made to the state regarding the governance model will change. He believes that loopholes in the hybrid system of governance can be exploited, and he is confident that statehood will be restored soon.

J&K peaceful, no one wants Article 370 back: Minister G Kishan Reddy
4 months, 1 week 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 …

J&K will pass resolution against ending Article 370 after polls: Omar Abdullah
4 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K will pass resolution against ending Article 370 after polls: Omar Abdullah

India Today  

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly will pass a resolution against the Centre's decision to end Article 370 in its first decision after the Assembly polls in the Union Territory. Often hitting out at abrogation of Article 370, which came into enactment on August 5, 2019, after a Bill was passed both …

J&K statehood may be restored in October: MoS Ramdas Athawale
4 months, 4 weeks ago

J&K statehood may be restored in October: MoS Ramdas Athawale

Hindustan Times  

Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment, Ramdas Athawale on Thursday said the Centre could restore Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood before October, while assembly elections may be held later the same month. Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment Ramdas Athawale meets Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha, at Raj Bhawan in Srinagar Athawale, who is …

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 …

Will Not Fight LS Polls if NC Gets INDIA Bloc to Publicly Commit to Restore Article 370: Sajad Lone
8 months, 1 week ago

Will Not Fight LS Polls if NC Gets INDIA Bloc to Publicly Commit to Restore Article 370: Sajad Lone

News 18  

Challenging the abrogation of Article 370 in the Supreme Court might have been a mistake but not doing so would have made things worse politically for the mainstream parties of Jammu and Kashmir, Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone has said. Noting that the NC was a constituent of the INDIA bloc, Lone said if the party gets the opposition grouping …

Statehood, elections soon, says PM in J&K
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Statehood, elections soon, says PM in J&K

Hindustan Times  

The time is not far when assembly polls will be held in Jammu & Kashmir and its statehood will be restored, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, daring the Opposition to restore Article 370 and saying he had not only abrogated the provision that bestowed special status to the region but also buried it deep in the ground. Addressing …

Art 370 abrogation emerges as main poll plank in J&K
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Art 370 abrogation emerges as main poll plank in J&K

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: The Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir would be fought on Article 370 with both the BJP and opposition parties to focus their poll campaigning in the Union Territory on the Article 370, which granted special status to the region. It is the first parliamentary polls to be held in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Articles …

No Simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly Polls in J&K
9 months, 3 weeks ago

No Simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly Polls in J&K

Deccan Chronicle  

said that "we stand committed" that the Assembly elections in J&K would be held soon after the Lok Sabha poll process is completed as there will be availability of additional forces. Reacting, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said there was "something fishy" in not holding the Assembly elections. So much so that even the panchayat and municipal elections are not …

DC Edit | If J&K is back to ‘normal’, why the delay over polls?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | If J&K is back to ‘normal’, why the delay over polls?

Deccan Chronicle  

The latest placebo on Jammu and Kashmir is a feel-good video from there showing legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar playing gully cricket in Gulmarg during his travels in the Uri sector. One would assume that the border state which has been in turmoil due to terrorist acts The Election Commission is under orders of the Supreme Court of India to conduct …

Jammu and Kashmir 2023: SC nod to Article 370 abrogation, key G20 meet in valley
1 year ago

Jammu and Kashmir 2023: SC nod to Article 370 abrogation, key G20 meet in valley

Hindustan Times  

However, another year has passed by without elections being held for the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly while urban local body and panchayat polls, which were due this winter, have been put off for the time being. HT Image The BJP-ruled Centre got a massive shot in arm when a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court upheld the government's decision …

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 …

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

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, …

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 …

Article 370: How International Media Covered SC Verdict On J&K's Special Status
1 year 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 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 Verdict is Historic, Say Modi, Shah
1 year ago

Article 370 Verdict is Historic, Say Modi, Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah Monday hailed as “historic” the Supreme Court order upholding the government’s decision to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, and said it has vindicated the constitutional validity of the Centre’s move and fortified the “very essence of unity”. Shah, who had moved the legislation in Parliament to …

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 …

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 …

Parliament passes J-K reservation and reorganisation amendment bills: Know all about them
1 year ago

Parliament passes J-K reservation and reorganisation amendment bills: Know all about them

India TV News  

Parliament Winter Session: Amid the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill, 2023, and Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2023 unanimously with a voice vote. Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2023 aimed at providing "rights to those who faced injustice" and were …

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 …

'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 …

Indian court confirms end of special status for Kashmir
1 year ago

Indian court confirms end of special status for Kashmir

Al Jazeera  

The Supreme Court has ordered the region to hold local elections by September 30, 2024. India’s Supreme Court has upheld the government’s decision to revoke special status for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. After seven decades or so of significant autonomy for the contested Jammu and Kashmir region under the Indian constitution’s Article 370, granted in 1947 after 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, …

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 …

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, …

114 seats, migrant quota cleared for J&K Assembly
1 year, 1 month ago

114 seats, migrant quota cleared for J&K Assembly

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill, 2023, the former legislation seeking to reserve seats for “Kashmiri migrants, people displaced from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Scheduled Tribes” in the yet-to-be constituted 114-seat J&K Assembly. Mr. Shah said former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru made “historical blunders” by taking the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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