Jammu and Kashmir
Army Chief: J&K Situation Controlled, Rajouri-Poonch Sees Uptrend in Terror Activity
Army Chief: J&K Situation Controlled, Rajouri-Poonch Sees Uptrend in Terror Activity Amidst mixed signals, Army Chief General Manoj Pande addressed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, stating that while the overall situation remains under control, a concerning uptrend in terror activity has emerged in the southern Pir Panjal range and districts of […]
Can the Supreme Court of India Overturn the Abrogation of Article 370?
Can the Supreme Court of India Overturn the Abrogation of Article 370? Yes, the Supreme Court of India can overturn a constitutional amendment, even one that revokes Article 370. The Constitution of India gives Parliament the power to amend the Constitution, but this power is not absolute. The Supreme Court has held that Parliament cannot […]
Article 35A: A Constitutional Nightmare?
Article 35A: A Constitutional Nightmare? The Supreme Court of India is currently hearing a challenge to the constitutionality of Article 35A of the Indian Constitution. Article 35A gives the Jammu and Kashmir legislature the power to define “permanent residents” of the state and to make laws that apply only to them. This has led to […]
Supreme Court seeks timeframe from Centre to restore Jammu and Kashmir statehood
Supreme Court seeks timeframe from Centre to restore Jammu and Kashmir statehood The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday sought a timeframe from the Centre to restore Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) statehood. The apex court was hearing a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370, which gave special status to J&K. A three-judge bench, […]
SC grapples with legality of Article 370 abrogation, petitioners say it was mentioned in BJP’s manifesto
SC grapples with legality of Article 370 abrogation, petitioners say it was mentioned in BJP’s manifesto The abrogation of Article 370, a constitutional provision granting special autonomy to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, continues to be a subject of legal scrutiny in India. The Supreme Court is currently deliberating the legality and constitutionality of […]
Article 370: Supreme Court to hear petitions challenging its scrapping on August 31
Article 370: Supreme Court to hear petitions challenging its scrapping on August 31 The Supreme Court will hear on August 31 a batch of petitions challenging the government’s decision to scrap Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. The petitions were filed by a group of lawyers, including former […]