The Supreme Court of India is poised to pronounce a historic judgment on December 11, addressing the highly debated abrogation of Article 370, which led to the revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. This impending verdict follows an intense and prolonged legal examination of the Union Government’s 2019 decision, which has been […]
Revolutionizing Jammu and Kashmir’s Legislative Landscape: Lok Sabha Passes Key Reservation and Reorganisation Bills (2023) In a pivotal move during the Winter Session of the Lok Sabha, two significant bills pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir were passed, marking a transformative moment in the legislative framework of the region. The bills in question are the Jammu […]
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have withdrawn charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) against seven students of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST). The students were arrested following a complaint that they had allegedly threatened a fellow student and raised pro-Pakistan slogans after Australia’s victory against India in the cricket World […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India is poised to deliver its judgment this month on the contentious issue of the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370 of the Constitution. This landmark decision, awaited since the Union Government’s 2019 move to revoke the special status, will be pronounced by […]
The Supreme Court’s Constitution bench, led by CJI DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant, recently delved into the contentious issue of Article 370 during its fourteenth day of hearings. The focus was on the powers of the President to abrogate Article 370 and the recommendatory power […]
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Article 370 Abrogation: Emphasis on Comprehensive Consultations In the ongoing Supreme Court hearings regarding the abrogation of Article 370, Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi asserted that the decision to abrogate the article was taken after comprehensive consultations, including with Members of Parliament (MPs) from Jammu and Kashmir. The court is currently […]
Centre Uncertain on Timeline for Jammu & Kashmir’s Statehood Restoration; Ready for Elections The Central Government, in a recent statement to the Supreme Court, expressed its inability to provide a definitive timeline for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. However, it emphasized that the Union Territory (UT) status of Jammu & Kashmir is […]
Supreme Court Deliberates on Article 370 Abrogation: Highlights from Day 12 In a significant hearing on the abrogation of Article 370, the Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, along with Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant, scrutinized the Central government’s 2019 decision to […]
Supreme Court Deliberates on Article 35A and Jammu & Kashmir’s Status Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud, during a recent hearing, remarked that Article 35A, which granted the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature the authority to define the state’s “permanent residents” and bestow upon them special privileges, effectively denied fundamental rights to others. He observed, […]
Supreme Court Queries Centre on Timeline for J&K’s Statehood Restoration The Supreme Court, in a recent hearing, sought clarity from the Centre regarding a “timeframe” for reinstating Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, leading the bench, emphasized the significance of “restoration of democracy” during the hearing of petitions challenging the repeal of Article […]
