Article 370 Latest News: As the nation awaits the Supreme Court s decision on a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370, we delve into the essential details surrounding this historic legal issue.
The apex court, comprising a five-judge Constitution bench, is poised to pronounce its verdict today, December 11, after a 16-day hearing that concluded on September 5. Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, alongside Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, B R Gavai, and Surya Kant, will deliver the much-anticipated judgment.
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1990 Kashmiri Pandit Exodus and 2000 Chittisinghpura massacre: In a significant move, the Supreme Court on Monday upheld the validity of the Presidential order abrogating Article 370 of the Indian constitution in Jammu and Kashmir. Additionally, Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kaul recommended the setting up of an impartial Truth and Reconciliation committee for Jammu and Kashmir to investigate and report on the violations of human rights.
Supreme Court verdict on abrogation of Article 370 Highlights: After four years, four months, and six days of its implementation, the Supreme Court on Monday gave its verdict on the pleas challenging the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. The five-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud delivered a historic judgement on the validity of the abrogation of Article 370 today.