PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti criticizes the Centre after the Supreme Court’s reference to the Pahalgam attack, highlighting the government’s lack of confidence in Jammu and Kashmir’s stability and security.
The Supreme Court expressed frustration over Telangana, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir for failing to respond to a plea seeking enforcement of the Right to Education (RTE) Act. Despite receiving notices, they have not submitted replies, delaying the case. The Court warned that if responses are not filed before the next hearing, the Chief Secretaries of these States must appear in person. The case, filed by Md Imran Ahmad, aims to ensure that private schools reserve 25% of entry-level seats for underprivileged children, as mandated by the RTE Act.
With Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election results due Today (Oct 8), the question of whether Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha can nominate five members to the UT Assembly, increasing its strength from 90 to 95, is a key concern. The BJP, NC, and Congress hold differing views on this. In the event of a fractured verdict, the L-G’s power to nominate these members could significantly impact government formation.
Today(10th Sept), Delhi’s NIA court has granted interim bail to Engineer Rashid, effective until October 2, to allow his participation in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. Rashid has been in custody since 2019 in connection with a 2017 terror funding case involving Kashmiri businessman Zahoor Watali.
On Friday, Pakistan without any authority rejected a recent order by the Indian Supreme Court, which upheld its previous ruling endorsing the Modi government’s unilateral decision to revoke the special status of held Kashmir by abrogating Article 370 of the Constitution.Pakistan’s outright rejection of the Indian Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold the abrogation of Article 370 reveals a consistent pattern of political posturing rather than constructive dialogue.
The Supreme Court had directed the Election Commission to conduct elections in J and K by September 30, 2024. PM Modi has said his Government has made a “solemn promise” for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s Statehood and will stand by it, adding the Centre was working very hard to create the right conditions.
The Supreme Court addressed internet bans in Jammu & Kashmir, emphasizing transparency in review orders. The bench highlighted the need to publish these orders while balancing national security and civil liberties. The Additional Solicitor General was given two weeks to respond. This case sets a precedent for handling and disclosing review orders related to internet bans.