Today, On 6th November, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passed a resolution calling for dialogue to restore Article 370, which granted special status to the region. BJP members opposed the motion, claiming it was not on the agenda, leading to chaos in the assembly. The resolution emphasizes the importance of the special status for Jammu and Kashmir’s identity and rights.
The Delhi High Court Today (Oct 9) sought the response of the Delhi Police to a plea seeking permission for Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk and others to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar in national capital. Court asked the authorities to respond to the plea by October 16 and ordered listing of the case on October 22. Apex Body Leh, an organisation based in Ladakh, moved the HC seeking directions to the Delhi govt and Delhi Police to allow Wangchuk and others, who came to the national capital on foot, to hold a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar from October 8 to October 23.
The Delhi High Court will hear a plea from climate activist Sonam Wangchuk regarding a planned protest involving 200 participants at Jantar Mantar to raise awareness about ecological and cultural degradation in Ladakh. The Delhi Police previously rejected their request, prompting legal action focused on the right to free speech and peaceful assembly.
Today, On 1st October, a Public Interest Litigation was filed in the Delhi High Court challenging the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and fellow activists during a peaceful march. The case will be heard on October 3, highlighting concerns about activist detention and regional issues in Ladakh, such as political representation and environmental protection.
The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, updated its appointments for Chief Justices of four High Courts due to prior delays from the Central Government. New recommendations now include Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji for Meghalaya, Justice Suresh Kumar Kait for Madhya Pradesh, Justice GS Sandhawalia for Himachal Pradesh, and Justice Tashi Rabstan for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Chief Justice N Kotiswar Singh bid farewell to Jammu and Kashmir High Court and expressed hope for a Ladakh Bench. He praised the people of Ladakh and emphasized the need for a circuit bench in the region. Justice Singh was content with government interest in the initiative and thanked various individuals and institutions for their support during his tenure.
The Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the abrogation of Article 370, dismissing all review petitions. The ruling validates the central government’s action and solidifies Jammu and Kashmir’s integration into the Indian Union. The decision has far-reaching implications and signifies a crucial development in India’s constitutional and political landscape.
In a defining judgment, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the Parliament’s power to restructure states, specifically endorsing the formation of the Union Territory of Ladakh from the former state of Jammu and Kashmir. This ruling is a crucial part of the court’s decision on the revocation of Article 370, which previously granted special […]