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Supreme Court Reserves Judgment as Article 370 Arguments Conclude

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Supreme Court Reserves Judgment as Article 370 Arguments Conclude

The Supreme Court of India wrapped up its hearings on a series of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 on Tuesday afternoon, marking a significant milestone in a contentious legal battle. The extensive arguments, which commenced on August 2 and continued daily, were presented before a five-member constitutional bench of the Supreme Court, presided over by Chief Justice of India, DY Chandarchud. Throughout the proceedings, prominent legal minds, including Gopal Subramaniam, Dr. Dhawan, Adv. Dave, and Advocate Kapil Sibal, among others, passionately debated the constitutionality of the Indian government’s…

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Deciphering the Post-SC Verdict Landscape: Navigating Jammu and Kashmir’s Uncharted Waters

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Deciphering the Post-SC Verdict Landscape: Navigating Jammu and Kashmir's Uncharted Waters

Amidst Constitutional Watershed, Jammu and Kashmir’s Future Hangs in the Balance By: Javid Amin In a seismic legal pronouncement, the Supreme Court’s verdict on Article 370 has thrust Jammu and Kashmir into a state of profound ambiguity. The implications of this landmark decision transcend the legal realm, casting an indelible shadow over the region’s intricate future. Article 370, a constitutional provision historically emblematic of Jammu and Kashmir’s unique status, conferred a measure of autonomy upon the region. Its revocation by the Indian government in 2019 ignited a conflagration of protests…

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Centre to Supreme Court: J&K polls can be held anytime, Statehood timeline undecided

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Centre to Supreme Court: J&K polls can be held anytime, Statehood timeline undecided

The Union government on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it is ready for elections at any time in Jammu and Kashmir. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the government, said that the process of updating the voter list is substantially over. Mehta said that the legislative assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are likely to be held after panchayat polls and municipal polls. It is, however, for the State Election Commission and the Central Election Commission to decide which election should take place first, he added. “There are three…

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Supreme Court suggests Expert Panel to study Carrying Capacity of Himalayan Region

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Supreme Court suggests Expert Panel to study Carrying Capacity of Himalayan Region

The Supreme Court on Monday mooted constituting an expert committee for conducting a “complete and comprehensive” study on the carrying capacity of the Himalayan region in the country, where unplanned development has caused devastation in recent times, terming it a “very important issue”. The carrying capacity is the maximum population size that an ecosystem can sustain without getting degraded. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud was hearing a plea seeking an assessment of the carrying capacity and master plans for the Indian Himalayan Region spanning 13 states…

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SC Questions Whether Instrument of Accession Cease to Exist After J&K Accedes to India

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SC Questions Whether Instrument of Accession Cease to Exist After J&K Accedes to India

Maharaja unconditionally recognises the sovereignty of India but he retains certain exceptions. He says I’m surrendering powers for three areas (defence, communication, foreign affairs). But what accession means is that J & K becomes an intrinsic part of India.” The Supreme Court on Wednesday said once the Instrument of Accession (IoA) signed by Maharaja Hari Singh in 1948 got subsumed in a post-Constitution document indicating transfer of power, the IoA can’t act as a fetter on Parliament’s powers. On the fourth day of hearing on petitions challenging nullification of Article…

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