Article 370 verdict: ‘Beacon of hope…’ PM Modi hails the top court's judgement
Article 370 Supreme Court verdict: PM Modi called the top court's verdict ‘a beacon of hope’ that upheld the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir as constitutionally valid as per latest judgement given today. The top court further asked the Election Commission of India to conduct elections to the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir by 30 September 2024.
The top court while ordering for the restoration of statehood in Jammu and Kashmir, upheld its decision regarding reorganisation of Ladakh as Union Territory. Supreme Court Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul in a separate but concurring judgement said that Article 370 was meant to be temporary.
Justice SK Kaul in concurring judgment with Chief Justice of India said the purpose of Article 370 was to gradually bring Jammu and Kashmir, that had been granted special status, at par with other Indian states. He further mentioned that requirement of J&K constituent Assembly's recommendation in Article 370 can't be read in manner making larger intention redundant CJI also mentioned that principle of consultation and collaboration was not required to be followed for exercise of presidential power.
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