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| SC delivers landmark verdict on Art 370, upholds Centre’s decision to scrap it | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 11: The Supreme Court on Monday delivered a historic judgment on the August 5, 2019 decision of the BJP-led NDA Government. The Supreme Court has delivered a decisive verdict on Article 370, reshaping the constitutional landscape and setting the stage for transformative changes in Jammu and Kashmir. The key highlights and conclusions of the judgment, articulated by Chief Justice Chandrachud, present a nuanced understanding of the historical and legal dimensions of this complex issue.
The Court emphatically affirmed that Article 370 was a temporary provision introduced to serve transitional purposes during war conditions in the state. It was strategically placed in Part 21 of the Constitution.
The recommendation of the constituent assembly, while not binding on the president, was crucial during the transitional period. When the constituent assembly ceased to exist, the special conditions justifying Article 370's introduction ceased, but the article remained due to the persisting situation in the state.
The Court upheld the validity of the presid... | |
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| ‘Historic’, resounding declaration of hope, say PM Modi, Shah | | | 
Agencies
New Delhi, Dec 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah Monday hailed the Supreme Court’s verdict upholding the government’s decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution as “historic” and said this gives a stamp of approval to the move as being “completely constitutional”.
Taking to ‘X’, the two top leaders instrumental in abrogating the provisions of Article 370 in 2019 said the top court’s decision is not just a legal judgment, but a “beacon of... | |
| | | | Cong silent; Karan Singh hails verdict | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 11: Even as party leadership preferred to maintain a guarded silence, Congress stalwart Dr. Karan Singh, who is the son of the last ruler of the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kashmir Maharaja Hari Singh, hailed the “historic” verdict of the Supreme Court on Article 370.
While welcoming the decision of the Apex Court to uphold the abrogation of articles 370 and 35-A, Dr. Karan Singh urged everyone to accept the inevitable.
Dr Karan Singh’s father Maharaja Hari Singh had signed the “Instrument of Accession” in 1947 to accede the then princely state of Jammu and Kashmir to the Union of India.
Without naming some Valley-based parties, Singh admit... | |
| | | | Committed to fight for rights of people: Omar | | | 
Early Times Report
Srinagar, Dec 11: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Monday said that he and the party is prepared for the long battle for the restoration of Article 370, saying that the party's struggle for the same cause will continue.
Describing the Supreme Court's decision on the abrogation of Article 370 as disappointing, Omar Abdullah while streaming live on X said, “The Supreme Court has affirmed the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifur... | |
| | | | SC directs restoration of J&K statehood, polls by Sep 2024 | | | |
Agencies
NEW DELHI, Dec 11: The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously upheld the Centre’s decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 bestowing special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and directed restoration of statehood “at the earliest” as well as elections to the assembly by September 30 next year.
Ending a decades long debate, a five-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, delivered three concurring judgements upholding abrogation of the Constitutional schemes that provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir when it was annexed to the Union of India in 1947.
Writing the judgement for himself and Justices B R Gavai and Surya Kant, ... | |
| | | | Kashmir politicians allege house arrest; false, says LG Sinha | | | |
Early Times Report
Srinagar/ Jammu, Dec 11: Mainstream politicians from Kashmir on Monday shared pictures of chains and locks on gates, alleging that they were under house arrest, while J-K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha denied the claim, a war of words that broke out on a day the Supreme Court upheld the validity of abrogation of Article 370.
Early Monday, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) on X alleged that "even before the Supreme Court judgment is pronounced, police have sealed the doors of the residence of PDP president @MehboobaMufti and put her under illegal house arrest".
Following the statement, Mr Sinha at a press conference in Jammu denied the claim and said "No one ha... | |
| | | | PM Modi launches ‘Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth’ | | LG Sinha, along with VCs, heads and faculty members of premier J&K institutions join the workshop | |  Early Times Report
NEW DELHI, JAMMU, Dec 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha joined ‘Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth’ workshop, launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today.
Vice Chancellors, Heads and faculty members of premier institutions of J&K, who were actively engaged in the workshop at Raj Bhawan Jammu, shared their valuable suggestions during the panel discussion on thematic areas to build a roadmap for students involvement and contribution in 'Viksit Bharat@ 2047'.... | |
| | | | After Omar sets pre-condition to end verbal spat, PDP suspends political activities | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 11: A day after National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah said that Peoples Democratic Party should stop attacking his party then NC would also refrain, PDP on Monday announced to suspend its political activities for one week. Pertinently, Omar Abdullah while talking to reporters had said, “It’s unfortunate that the PDP president speaks in one language when she addresses the public but she speaks in another tone behind closed doors.”
He said, “My father (Dr Farooq Abdullah) had called her a few days before to tell her that verbal spat between NC and PDP should end, but she said that it was started by the NC leaders. I want to remind the PDP leaders... | |
| | | | NIA Court rejects bail plea of dismissed DySP | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 11: Special Judge NIA J&K Jatinder Singh Jamwal today rejected the bail application of Davinder Singh DySP who was dismissed the by the Govt.
Special Judge NIA J&K Jatinder Singh Jamwal after hearing Adv Iqbal Hussian Bhat for the applicant whereas Special PP K.S. Pathania for the NIA, observed that the rival submissions of the parties and applying mind to the facts and circumstances of the case and without going into greater details, I have no hesitation in observing that the applicant cannot be allowed the concession of bail, even for a limited period, in view of the gravity of offences for which he stands charge-sheeted as also the embargo laid in Sec... | |
| | | | CBJ files charge-sheet against habitual offender, beneficiary | | Fake appointment order scandal | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 11: The Economic Offences Wing–Crime Branch Jammu has formally charged habitual offender Brighu Nandan Sharma @ Sunny Sharma and beneficiary Ravinder Kumar in a case involving the fabrication of a fake appointment order for a class-IV employee under the sports quota in the Animal Husbandry Department. The preliminary charge-sheet was presented in the Court of law for judicial determination.
The case (FIR No. 30/2022 U/S 420, 465, 468, 471, 120-B IPC P/S Crime Branch Jammu) emerged following a written communication received in the Crime Branch, Jammu, questioning the authenticity of Government order No. 637-GAD of 2016 dated 16.05.2016. The investigation re... | |
| | | | Fake gun license scam: CBI Court frames charges against former DC, others | | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 11: Special Judge CBI SC Katal framed charges against Farooq Ahmad Khan the than DM Kulgam (now retired), Syed Farooq Ahmad the than Stenographer/Judicial Clerk in office of DM Kulgam (Now retired), Mohammed Imran Lohri Owner of M/S Imran Gun House Arms and Ammunition Dealer behind Madrasa Wannoh post Anantnag & Mohammad Siddiq Proprietor M/S Kotwal Gun House Arms & Ammunition dealer Kotwal Mohalla Anantnag in much publicized fake gun license scam.
The brief facts of the case are that during the period from 2012 to 2016 the District Magistrate of various Districts of J&K including District Kulgam have fraudulently and illegally issued gun licences which ... | |
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