The Supreme Court has denied an urgent hearing regarding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, scheduling the case for October 10.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has declined a request for an urgent hearing concerning the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, setting the next hearing date for October 10.
During the proceedings, the counsel representing the petitioners urged the court to expedite the listing of a contempt petition related to the abrogation of Article 370. They argued that statehood should be restored to the Union Territory.
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, who led the bench, rejected the request, noting that the case is already scheduled for a hearing on October 10. “The court will have to sit in a constitutional bench of presidential reference. The matter cannot be listed before October 10,” the Chief Justice stated.
On August 14, the Supreme Court had requested a response from the Centre within eight weeks regarding the petition seeking the restoration of statehood. At that time, the bench emphasized the importance of considering the current ground situation before making any decisions.
“You cannot ignore what happened in Pahalgam,” the Chief Justice remarked, referencing a recent terror attack that resulted in the loss of 26 lives.
The Supreme Court’s decision reflects the complexities surrounding the issue of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, which has been a contentious topic since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. The court’s upcoming hearing on October 10 will be closely watched as it may set the tone for future discussions regarding the region’s political status.
As the situation continues to evolve, the implications of the court’s ruling could have significant effects on the governance and autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir.
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