Bharat Express

Article 370

In a post on X, issued shortly after the verdict, he reassured the people of the region of the government's unwavering commitment to fulfilling their dreams.

It directed the Election Commission (EC) to conduct polls in J&K by September 30, 2024, emphasizing the need for the state's restoration.

PM Modi also commended India's space agency for its achievements, particularly the Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission, which showcased India's strength on the global stage.

These remarks were made in the context of petitions challenging the revocation of Article 370.

The Supreme Court first agreed with the Centre's argument that the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution is "subordinate" to the Indian Constitution, which is placed on a higher pedestal

Along with Article 370, Article 35A authorized the legislature of the former state to define "permanent residents" and grant them exceptional rights and privileges in terms of public employment, immovable property, and settlement.

Over the removal of Article 370, Government cited Sardar Patel’s serious reservations against granting special status to J&K..

While the senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan was making submissions to the opposition, the CJI stated, “Article 1 is a permanent feature of the Constitution."

The Indian Constitution and its application to Jammu and Kashmir, according to the Chief Justice of India, would "stand frozen as of January 26, 1957" as a result of the argument, the CJI stated.

The former Chief Minister wrote, “I’ve been put under house arrest along with other senior PDP leaders today. This comes after a midnight crackdown where scores of my party men are illegally detained in police stations."