Supreme Court reviews Article 35A, Key to J&K’s Special Status: 10 Points

Jammu and Kashmir must lose its right to decide who qualifies as a permanent resident of the state and can own property there, says a case being heard by the Supreme Court today. The issue is a politically volatile and emotive one because it involves the special status that is provided to the state, which allows it autonomy and a degree of self-rule not given to others. The case is being heard by three judges including Chief Justice Dipak Mishra. Here is your 10-point cheat-sheet to this big story: Article…

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