Breaking news: In a landmark judgment delivered today, December 11, 2023, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the Central Government's abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which had granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.
The verdict, delivered by a five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, comes after years of legal challenges to the government's move on August 5, 2019. While the court upheld the abrogation, it also directed the Central Government to hold elections to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly by September 30, 2024.
Key Points of the Verdict:
- The Supreme Court has held that the abrogation of Article 370 was constitutionally
valid.
- The court has also upheld the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir
into two Union Territories – Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
- The court has recognized Article 370 as a temporary provision and
has directed the Central Government to restore statehood to Jammu and
Kashmir.
- The court has directed the Central Government to conduct elections
to the Assembly by September 30, 2024.
Reactions to the Verdict:
The verdict has evoked mixed reactions from various
stakeholders. The Central Government has welcomed the judgment and called it a
"victory for democracy." Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the
judgment a "beacon of hope" for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
However, opposition parties have expressed
disappointment and termed the verdict as a "blow to democracy."
Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, said that he was
"disappointed but not disheartened" and that the "struggle will
continue."
Future Implications:
The Supreme Court's verdict is likely to have
significant implications for the future of Jammu and Kashmir. The restoration
of statehood and the holding of elections are expected to bring some normalcy
to the region. However, it remains to be seen how the political situation will
evolve in the Union Territory in the coming months and years.
Further Reading:
- Supreme Court verdict on Article 370, Explained Live: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/article-370-was-never-intended-to-be-permanent-sc-8906402/
- Article 370 Verdict LIVE Updates: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/article-370-verdict-live-updates-supreme-court-ruling-jammu-and-kashmir-j-k-today-december-11-101702254374196-amp.html
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