Supreme Court to Hear Petitions Challenging Article 370 Abrogation on July 11
5-judge Supreme Court bench to hear multiple pleas on Article 370
03-07-2023 : On July 11, the Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 and the subsequent bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories (UTs). A five-judge Constitution bench will preside over the crucial hearing, where the legal validity of the Center’s decision will be scrutinized.
The Chief Justice of India (CJI), Ranjan Gogoi, has constituted the bench comprising Justices N V Ramana, S K Kaul, R Subhash Reddy, B R Gavai, and Surya Kant. This move follows a decision made on August 28 to refer the petitions to a larger bench, given the significance and complexity of the issues involved.
Prior to this, a bench headed by the CJI dealt with other related petitions concerning the constitutional changes in Jammu and Kashmir. It was decided that all matters relating to these changes would now be adjudicated by a three-judge bench headed by Justice Ramana.
Numerous petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Center’s decision to abrogate Article 370 and divide the state into Union Territories. These pleas raise various concerns and aspects related to the legality and consequences of the move. Additionally, there are separate petitions regarding the lockdown and restrictions imposed in the region following the constitutional changes.
Among the petitions is one filed by the National Conference (NC), represented by Lok Sabha MPs Mohammad Akbar Lone and Justice (retired) Hasnain Masoodi. The total number of petitions on different aspects of Article 370 and the Jammu and Kashmir restrictions stands at 12.
It is important to note that the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and the subsequent bifurcation into Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, is a contentious issue with significant implications. The Supreme Court’s hearing on July 11 holds great significance as it will shape the legal discourse surrounding these constitutional changes and their impact on the region.
The outcome of the hearing will have far-reaching consequences for the future governance and legal status of Jammu and Kashmir. It will also provide clarity on the legal challenges to the abrogation of Article 370 and the manner in which the government carried out the bifurcation process.
As the date approaches, all eyes are on the Supreme Court as it prepares to deliberate on the petitions and provide guidance on this contentious issue. The hearing will undoubtedly be closely followed by legal experts, politicians, and the general public alike, as it will determine the course of action and the legal framework for the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
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