Article 370 Verdict HIGHLIGHTS: Historic Decision Will Make Every Indian Happy, Says Rajnath Singh

Article 370 Verdict HIGHLIGHTS: Please follow this space for all the latest updates on the Supreme Court's verdict on petitions against the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

11/12/2023 18:50:13

Strengthened India’s Unity And Integrity: EAM S Jaishankar

On the Supreme Court constitutionally validating the removal of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "Through today’s historic verdict, the Supreme Court has upheld the decision of the Parliament on 5 August 2019. In this time, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have seen the development, good governance and empowerment that were long their due. This has strengthened India’s unity and integrity. Today’s judgement portends a brighter future for our brothers and sisters in J&K and Ladakh. The Modi Government will continue its relentless efforts to bringing more growth and development for them."

11/12/2023 16:50:22

Historic Decision Will Make Every Indian Happy, Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called the Supreme Court's decision to constitutionally validate the removal of Article 370 a "historic" decision that is going to make every Indian happy.

"Today, the decision of the Prime Minister @narendramodi to abolish Articles 370 and 35A of the Constitution and that entire process has been upheld by the Supreme Court. This historic decision of the Supreme Court is going to make every Indian happy," said Rajnath Singh in a post on X.

"By abolishing Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Modi has not only written a new chapter but has also given new strength to the unity and integrity of India. Today Jammu and Kashmir has entered a new era of development," he added.

11/12/2023 16:41:28

BJP Will Have To Tell The People What...: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav

On the Supreme Court constitutionally validating the removal of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav says, "...Now that the Supreme Court has given its decision today, after it nothing new can be said anymore. People can give their opinion on the Supreme Court but everyone agrees to it...But there are a few colleagues who might still think that the decision is not in favour of the sense with which Article 370 was implemented...There are still a few questions related to the security of the borders, BJP will have to tell the people of the country what more concrete decision will be taken by it regarding security of the borders. Questions were raised regarding Ladakh and China had transgressed, it continues to remain stationed there and it has not stepped back...Questions were raised regarding the delimitation of Vidhan Sabha, seats are still vacant there...PoK is not yours but you don't accept that. Those seats are still vacant. Will BJP take a decision regarding filling those vacant seats in the time to come?..."

11/12/2023 16:07:08

Dreams Of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Fulfilled: Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak

On SC verdict on Article 370, Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak says, "We welcome the verdict of the Supreme Court. Under the leadership of PM Modi, the dreams of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel have been fulfilled. I congratulate the people of the country. Jammu and Kashmir is a part of India and rapid development is being done there..."

11/12/2023 15:33:19

Opportunity For J&K People To Move Towards Progressive, Educated Life: Former Chinar Corps Commander

On the Supreme Court constitutionally validating the removal of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Lt Gen Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon (Retd) former Chinar Corps Commander says, "I am happy, it's a historic day...I see the abrogation of Article 370 as an opportunity for the people of Jammu and Kashmir to move forward towards a progressive, educated life. There has been an atmosphere of happiness for the last 4 years after its removal."

11/12/2023 14:34:32

Article 370 Verdict Live — Knocked Doors Of SC Because We Were Hoping For Justice: Omar Abdullah

National Conference chief Omar Abdullah says; "We had knocked on the doors of the Supreme Court because we were hoping for justice...We respect the Supreme Court...Our attempts will not end here. Will we approach the courts again? We will decide this after legal consultations."

11/12/2023 13:47:26

Article 370 Verdict Live: Defeat Of Idea Of India, Says Mehbooba Mufti On SC Judgment

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti says, "...We should not be disheartened... J&K has seen several ups and downs... SC's verdict stating Article 370 was a temporary provision, is not our defeat, but the defeat of the idea of India." 

11/12/2023 13:35:55

Article 370 Verdict Live: Uddhav Thackeray Welcomes SC Decision

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray welcomes Supreme Court's, says: "We welcome this decision because we supported the removal of Article 370. We hope the J&K elections will be held at the earliest. Before elections, if PoK is included, then this exercise can be held in the entire Kashmir..."

11/12/2023 13:09:50

Article 370 Verdict Live — Welcome Decision But...: Shiv Sena (UBT) Reacts To SC Judgment

Shiv Sena(UBT) MP Arvind Sawant says, "We welcome the decision but the things like rehabilitation of Hindus, putting an end to terrorism, making the people of J&K joining mainstream have not happened yet."

11/12/2023 13:02:20

Article 370 Verdict Live: 'Hope Govt Will Restore Full Statehood': Congress MP Karti Chidambaram

"I hope govt will restore full statehood to J&K and give opportunity to the people to elect their representatives," says Congress MP Karti Chidambaram. 

11/12/2023 12:27:29

Article 370 Verdict Live: 'Disappointed But Not Disheartened', Says Omar Abdullah

"Disappointed but not disheartened. The struggle will continue..." says National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Supreme Court's verdict. 

11/12/2023 12:20:17

Article 370 Verdict Live: Maharaja Hari Singh's Son Welcomes SC Order

Maharaja Hari Singh's son and senior Congress leader Karan Singh welcomes the SC's decision to uphold the constitutional validity of abrogating Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. 

"I welcome it. Now it has become clear that whatever happened is constitutionally valid...I request PM Modi to restore statehood soon," says Singh. 

Article 370 was incorporated into the Constitution of India in view of the erstwhile state’s unique circumstances during its accession to India in 1947.

Kashmir, which was till then a princely state with a Muslim-majority population was being ruled by Maharaja Hari Singh. 

It was Singh who acceded with the Union of India in 1947.

11/12/2023 12:15:38

Article 370 Verdict Live: Ghulam Nabi Azad 'Disappointed' By SC Judgment

Reacting to the verdict by Supreme Court upholding the Constitutional validity of abrogating Article 370 by the Centre, Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) President Ghulam Nabi Azad says, "We are disappointed by the Supreme Court verdict."

11/12/2023 11:54:59

Purpose Of Article 370 Was To Slowly Bring J&K At Par With Other Indian States: SC

Justice SK Kaul in concurring judgment with CJI says the purpose of Article 370 was to slowly bring J&K at par with other Indian states

11/12/2023 11:54:54

Purpose Of Article 370 Was To Slowly Bring J&K At Par With Other Indian States: SC

Justice SK Kaul in concurring judgment with CJI says the purpose of Article 370 was to slowly bring J&K at par with other Indian states

11/12/2023 11:32:28

Article 370 Verdict Live: SC Directs ECI To Conduct Assembly Polls In J&K By Sept 30, 2024

The Supreme Court directs the Election Commission of India to conduct Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir by September 30, 2024. 

11/12/2023 11:24:35

Article 370 Verdict Live — President's Power To Issue Notification On Article 370 Susbsists: SC

Supreme Court notes that the power of the President to issue a notification that Article 370 ceases to exist subsists even after the dissolution of the J&K Constituent Assembly. 

11/12/2023 11:15:39

Article 370 Verdict Live: SC Terms Legislation As Temporary Provision

CJI says Article 370 is a temporary provision. Jammu and Kashmir did not retain an element of internal sovereignty after it acceded to India, the court adds. 

11/12/2023 11:13:44

Article 370 Verdict Live: Every Decision By Centre During Presidential Rule Can't Be Challenged

CJI says: "Every decision taken by Centre on behalf of state during presidential rule can't be challenged."

11/12/2023 11:11:19

Article 370 Verdict Live: SC Need Not Adjudicate On Validity Of Presidential Proclamation In J&K, Says CJI

SC need not adjudicate on validity of presidential proclamation in J&K as petitioners have not challenged it: CJI

11/12/2023 11:08:56

Article 370 Verdict Live :CJI Overrules Argument That Union Can't Take Actions Of Irreversible Consequences

The argument of petitioners that the Union cannot take actions of irreversible consequences in the State during Presidential rule is not accepted: CJI .

11/12/2023 11:01:27

Article 370 Verdict Live: Three Judgments To Be Pronounced

There are 3 judgments, one by the CJI for himself, Justice Gavai and Surya Kant, Justice Khanna in a separate one has concurred and Justice Kaul has authored a separate judgment.

 

11/12/2023 10:59:38

Article 370 Verdict Live: 5-Judge Constitution Bench Assembles, CJI Starts Reading Judgment — Watch LIVE

CJI Chandrachud starts reading judgment. 

 

11/12/2023 10:55:12

Article 370 Verdict Live: Srinagar Police Denies Claims Of House Arrests

After Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Srinagar Police has also denied claims of putting leaders in house arrest. "No person has been put under house arrest," said the Srinagar Police on X. 

11/12/2023 10:47:45

Article 370 Verdict Live: Lawyers Assemble In Court, Constitution Bench To Assemble Shortly — Watch LIVE

Lawyers in the case have assembled in the courtroom and the five-judge Constitution bench will assemble shortly to pronounce its verdict. 

11/12/2023 10:53:32

Article 370 Verdict Live: J&K LG Refutes Reports Of House Arrest

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor says house arrest or arrest of anyone ahead of Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 "totally baseless", reports PTI. "No one has been put under house arrest or arrested due to political reasons in J&K. It is an attempt to spread rumours," he adds. 

11/12/2023 10:38:35

Article 370 Verdict Live: Security Beefed Up In Pulwama

Security has been tightened in Pulwama ahead of Supreme Court's ruling. 

11/12/2023 10:44:21

Article 370 Verdict Live: PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti Put Under House Arrest, Says Party

People's Democratic Party says its chief Mehbooba Mufti was placed under house arrest on Monday ahead of the ruling by the Supreme Court. 

"Even before Supreme Court judgement is pronounced, police has sealed the doors of the residence of PDP president @MehboobaMufti and put her under illegal house arrest," the party said in a post on X.

11/12/2023 10:28:18

Article 370 Verdict Live: 5-Judge Constitution Bench Headed By CJI To Announce Big Ruling

The ruling on petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 will be announced by a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud. Other judges include Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, B R Gavai and Surya Kant.

 

11/12/2023 10:16:41

Article 370 Verdict Live — 'Some Battles Fought To Be Lost...': Kapil Sibal Ahead Of SC Ruling

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who argued on behalf of the petitioners posts on X ahead of the top court's ruling: "Some battles are fought to be lost. For history must record the uncomfortable facts for generations to know. The right and wrong of institutional actions will be debated for years to come. History alone is the final arbiter of the moral compass of historic decisions." 

 

11/12/2023 10:10:26

Article 370 Verdict Live: Hopeful That SC Will Do Justice With People Of J&K, Says Petioner's Advocate

Advocate for one of the petioners in the case, Muzaffar Iqbal says: "We are hopeful that the Supreme Court will decide and do justice with the people of J&K. We are hopeful that the SC will decide in our favour."

11/12/2023 10:08:08

Article 370 Verdict Live: Understanding Legislation That Granted Special Status To J&K

Article 370 was incorporated into the Indian Constitution to grant a special status to Jammu and Kashmir under which the erstwhile state was allowed to have its own constitution and autonomy over internal administration. 

Under Article 370, the legislative powers of Parliament were limited to defence, foreign affairs, finance, and communications in Jammu and Kashmir. 

The legislation could not be amended or repealed, without the consent of the Constituent Assembly of J&K. 

11/12/2023 10:02:30

Article 370 Verdict Live: Confident That Verdict Will Be In Centre's Favour, Says BJP

BJP leader and advocate Ashwini Upadhyay says: "he Supreme Court has understood that Article 370 was challenging the safety and integrity of the nation. We are confident that the verdict will be in favour of the central government's decision (to abrogate Article 370)."

11/12/2023 09:57:27

Article 370 Verdict Live: Feel It Will Be Watershed Moment, Says Petitioner Mir Shahid Salim

One of the petitioners in the case and activist Mir Shahid Salim says: ""I feel it will be a watershed moment in the political history of Jammu and Kashmir."

11/12/2023 09:03:53

Article 370 Verdict Live: Security Heightened In Shopian Ahead Of SC Ruling

Security has been heightened in Shopian ahead of Supreme Court's ruling on Article 370. 

11/12/2023 08:52:31

Article 370 Verdict Live: Security Beefed Up In Srinagar Ahead Of SC Ruling

Security has been rounded up in Srinagar ahead of the ruling on Article 370 by the Supreme Court. 

11/12/2023 08:31:00

Article 370 Verdict Live: Hopeful That SC Will Take Right Decision, Says Awami National Conference

"The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on (abrogation of) Article 370 (from Jammu and Kashmir) in sometime. We are hopeful that the Supreme Court will take the right decision and uphold the Constitution of the country," says Awami National Conference leader Muzzafar Shah. 

11/12/2023 07:39:53

Article 370 Verdict Live: 'People Expecting A Lot From SC', Congress Hopeful Ahead Of Big Ruling

Ahead of the Supreme Court's big ruling on the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress says its hopeful that the apex court will uphold the Constitution and the sentiments of the people.

"People are expecting a lot from the Supreme Court and we believe that the SC will rightly uphold the Constitution and the sentiments of the people," says Congress Leader Ravinder Sharma. 

"Elections have not been held for the last five and a half years... People demand early elections and restoration of statehood... We can only comment after the judgement comes," he adds. 

Background

Article 370 Verdict HIGHLIGHTS: Please follow this space for all the latest updates on the Supreme Court's verdict on petitions against the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Supreme Court is set to announce its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 on Monday. The Central government in 2019 decided to revoke the said article, which bestowed a special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

The apex court had on September 5 reserved its verdict in the matter after a 16-day hearing. The arguments had commenced on August 2.

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud will deliver the verdict today. Other bench members are Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, B R Gavai, and Surya Kant, reported PTI.

Several petitions were filed challenging the abrogation of Article 370 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 that divided the erstwhile state into two union territories - Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The pleas were later referred to a Constitution bench in 2019.

Ahead of the verdict, the BJP emphasised the need to respect the Supreme Court ruling on Article 370, urging against politicising the matter. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah affirmed a commitment to maintaining peace in Jammu and Kashmir, even in the face of an adverse verdict, vowing to pursue their cause within legal boundaries.

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti called for the court's verdict to unequivocally declare the BJP-led central government's decision as illegal. Former CM Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed hope for a verdict favoring the people.

Section 144 Clamped In J&K Ahead Of SC Verdict

Authorities assured robust security measures, with IGP V K Birdi underscoring the commitment to preserving peace in the Valley. While not divulging specifics, Birdi cited precautionary measures and actions against social media misuse, PTI reported. Guidelines under CrPC section 144 were issued to curb sensitive content or posts promoting terrorism and secessionism.

The guidelines were issued to provide clarity on actions that citizens should take when encountering content related to terrorism, secessionism, threats, intimidation, or communally-sensitive material on social media platforms, a circular, issued by police in several districts, read, as per PTI's report.