MHA Tells High Court That L-G Can Nominate MLAs Without Elected Government’s Advice By: Javid Amin | 11 Aug 2025 In a move that has ignited a fresh round of political and constitutional debate in Jammu & Kashmir, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently told the Jammu & Kashmir High Court that the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) holds statutory authority to nominate five members to the J&K Legislative Assembly without the aid and advice of the elected government. This assertion is rooted in the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019…
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