As the nation awaits a crucial decision, the Supreme Court is set to announce its verdict tomorrow on a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370. A five-judge Constitution bench, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, will determine the constitutional validity of the Center’s decision on August 5, 2019, to revoke the special status conferred by Article 370 on Jammu and Kashmir.
After a 16-day marathon of hearings that commenced on August 2, the Supreme Court reserved its verdict on September 5. Senior advocates, including Kapil Sibal, Gopal Subramanium, Rajeev Dhavan, Zaffar Shah, and Dushyant Dave, represented the petitioners, questioning the central government’s decision and the validity of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act.
Security measures have been heightened in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the verdict. Leaders from various political parties have expressed their opinions, with National Conference leader Omar Abdullah emphasizing a commitment to peaceful means regardless of the ruling.
