Five prominent petitioners have urged Chief Justice B.R. Gavai to establish a Supreme Court bench to address the restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood, claiming delays threaten federalism and constitutional integrity. They argue that the removal of statehood is unconstitutional and call for immediate action to restore civil and political rights in the region.
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.
