Headline
Plea Filed in the Supreme Court of India to restore the Statehood of Jammu and Kashmir within 2 Months.
Summary
An application has been filed in the Supreme Court of India, seeking a direction for the Union Government to restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir within 2 months. This comes after the earlier ruling of the Court on the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution , where no timeline was set for restoring statehood despite guarantee from the Union.
Key Facts
- Case Name: In Re: Article 370 of the Indian Constitution
- Judges Name: The original bench included Chief Justice DY Chandrachud
- Petitioners: Zahoor Ahmed Bhat (college teacher) and Khurshaid Ahmad Malik (activist)
- The Supreme Court of India upheld the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution but did not set a timeline for restoring statehood.
- Filed by Advocate Soyaib Qureshi
Legal Insights
The applicants contended that the principle of federalism is violated by the non-restoration of statehood , a basic feature of the Constitution. They claim there are no security concerns stopping the restoration.
Impact
This application may press the Union Government to fasten the process of restoring the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring adherence to federal principles.
Why it Matters
It showcases the significance of federalism in India and raises concerns about delays in fulfilling promises regarding Jammu and Kashmir’s governance structure.
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