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The ongoing debate over Jammu & Kashmir’s restoration of statehood has taken a significant turn as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that he is exploring the possibility of becoming a party to the petitions pending before the Supreme Court . The top court is currently hearing multiple pleas seeking the reinstatement of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, which was revoked on August 5, 2019 , following the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories (J&K and Ladakh) . Supreme Court Proceedings on Statehood Restoration On October 10, 2025 , the Supreme Court of India granted the Centre four weeks to file its response in the ongoing hearings related to the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. The petitions argue that the prolonged Union Territory status undermines federalism , representative democracy , and constitutional autonomy once guaranteed under Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution. Chief Minister Oma...

Former Bureaucrats and Defence Officials Seek Judicial Intervention In a significant development, five eminent citizens—including retired civil servants, defence officials, and a former government-appointed interlocutor—have jointly penned an open letter addressed to Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai , urging the Supreme Court of India to take suo motu cognisance of the continued delay in restoring full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir . The petitioners include: Radha Kumar , former member of the Group of Interlocutors for J&K Gopal Pillai , former Union Home Secretary Major General Ashok K. Mehta (Retd.) , Indian Army Air Vice Marshal Kapil Kak (Retd.) , Indian Air Force Amitabha Pande , former Union Secretary, Inter-State Council Statehood Assurances Unfulfilled Since Abrogation of Article 370 The plea is rooted in the concerns that despite repeated assurances from the Union Government —both inside and outside Parliament—and the 2023 Supreme Court verdict ,...

Background of the Case The Supreme Court of India has directed government authorities to verify the citizenship documents of a six-member family residing in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, who are reportedly facing deportation to Pakistan. The Court has issued a protective order, instructing the authorities to take no coercive action against the family until a final decision is reached based on the verification process. Bench Composition and Order Details The case was heard by a bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh. During the proceedings, the bench emphasized that no adverse steps should be taken against the family until the competent authority reviews their documentation and makes a formal decision on their citizenship status. Liberty to Approach High Court The bench granted the family liberty to approach the High Court of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh in case they are dissatisfied with the decision made by the government after the verification process. This en...

Plea Filed in Supreme Court for Restoration of  Jammu and Kashmir’s Statehood A fresh plea has been filed in the Supreme Court  of India, urging the Court to issue directions for the immediate restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir . The application, filed by Zahoor Ahmed Bhat (a college teacher) and activist Khurshaid Ahmad Malik , calls for a time-bound restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, stating that the delay is causing significant harm to both the federal structure of the country and the fundamental rights of its citizens. Background and Key Points of the Plea Union Government’s Assurance The plea argues that despite assurances given by the Solicitor General of India that Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood would be restored, there has been no progress over the last ten months  since the Supreme Court’s decision on the abrogation of Article 370 . The petitioners have filed this application seeking a two-month timeframe  for the restoration of sta...

Nirmala Sitharaman to Introduce Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Bill in Lok Sabha Amid Ongoing Budget Session In the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to introduce the Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha. This bill aims to authorize the payment and appropriation of certain sums from the Consolidated Fund of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the financial year 2024-25. Key Legislative Activities The Parliament session, which began on July 22 and is scheduled to conclude on August 12, will also continue discussions on the Union Budget 2024-25, presented on July 23. The debate on the budget for Jammu and Kashmir for the fiscal year 2024-25, which commenced last Tuesday, will also proceed. Reports and Statements on Youth and Sports Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, will address the Lok Sabha on several key reports regarding the Ministry's activities...

SC Dismisses Petitions to Review Article 370 Verdict The Supreme Court has dismissed petitions seeking a review of its judgment that upheld the Union government's 2019 decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution, which conferred special status on Jammu and Kashmir. The five-judge Constitution bench, comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, Surya Kant, and AS Bopanna, dismissed the review petitions in chamber, noting no apparent error in the original verdict delivered on December 11, 2022. Supreme Court's Decision on Review Petitions On May 1, the Supreme Court stated, "Having perused the review petitions, there is no error apparent on the face of the record. There is no case for review under Order XLVII Rule 1 of the Supreme Court Rules 2013. The review petitions are, therefore, dismissed." This ruling reaffirmed the court's earlier decision that upheld the abrogation of Article 370, labeling it a "tempor...