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News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
CJI-Led Supreme Court Bench To Hear Pleas Today On Restoring J&K's Statehood
Last Updated: The petitioners note that both the Lok Sabha elections and recent assembly polls were conducted peacefully, indicating that security concerns should no longer hinder the process The Supreme Court is set to hear petitions on Thursday, seeking directives for the Centre to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. This follows the apex court's unanimous decision in December 2023, which upheld the abrogation of Article 370 sections while instructing that assembly elections and statehood restoration occur 'at the earliest". The petitions have been submitted by Jammu and Kashmir residents, college teacher Zahoor Ahmed Bhat, and activist Khurshaid Ahmad Malik. Both were involved in the original Article 370 abrogation case and argue that the delay in restoring statehood violates the fundamental structure of federalism and adversely affects the democratic rights of the region's citizens. Their plea underscores that despite assurances made by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta during previous hearings, no definitive steps have been taken to outline a timeline for statehood restoration. The petitioners note that both the Lok Sabha elections and recent assembly elections were conducted peacefully, indicating that security concerns should no longer hinder the process. They contend that converting a state into a union territory represents a 'retrogression of democratic rights" and that the failure to restore statehood diminishes the significance of the recently held legislative assembly elections. A two-judge bench, led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, is expected to hear the pleas. This hearing will refocus attention on the Centre's commitment and the constitutional implications of Jammu and Kashmir's extended status as a union territory, especially following the peaceful electoral exercises. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
SC to hear plea for restoration of J&K statehood on August 14
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear, on Thursday, 14 August, an application filed by two residents of Jammu and Kashmir, college teacher Zahoor Ahmed Bhat and activist Khurshaid Ahmad Malik, seeking directions to the Centre to restore the statehood of the Union Territory. According to the cause list of the apex court, a two-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran is expected to hear the pleas filed by Bhat and Malik, who were also petitioners in the original Article 370 abrogation matter, seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. The petitioners submitted that the failure to restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir was gravely affecting the rights of its citizens. Earlier, during a hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, contended that Jammu and Kashmir's status as a Union Territory is temporary and that statehood will be restored to the region, except for the Union Territory of Ladakh. The application has urged the apex court to pass appropriate directions at the earliest and in a time-bound manner, as the Union had undertaken earlier to do so.
