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Precedential Value: What were the cases cited in the Article 370 hearings?

Four cases were in the forefront of the Article 370 Constitution Bench hearings. What was their relevance?

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26th Oct 2023

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Article 370: The decision in “Prem Nath Kaul” lies conveniently forgotten

A SC decision from 1968 has long justified Union executive creep in J&K. But what of the equal bench judgement that came a decade before it?

27th Sep 2023

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Monthly Review: August 2023

In August, amid constitutional benches and regular hearings, the SC continued to push major institutional reforms.

27th Sep 2023

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The Jammu & Kashmir Constituent Assembly: A Brief History

In 56 days over 5 years, the Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly created the J&K Constitution, and joined India on its own terms.

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Arguments Time Split: Challenge to the abrogation of Article 370

The Bench heard arguments for 60+ hours over 16 days. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal argued the longest, followed by SG Mehta

14th Sep 2023

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Supreme Court Hears Challenge to the Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 16

The SC reserved judgement after hearing arguments from 40 counsel

11th Sep 2023

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Supreme Court Hears Challenge to the Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 15

“If 370 is beyond the reach of amendment, is it above basic structure?” Court asks Petitioners

8th Sep 2023

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Supreme Court Hears Challenge to the Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 14

Respondents argued that the legitimacy of J&K Constitution came directly from the Indian Constitution

5th Sep 2023

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Supreme Court Hears Challenge to the Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 13

Respondents argued that there is no limit on President’s power to pull plug on special status of J&K

1st Sep 2023

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Supreme Court Hears Challenge to the Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 12

SG Tushar Mehta argued that Jammu & Kashmir has seen rapid development since it was made a Union Territory.

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31st Aug 2023

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Supreme Court Hears Challenge to the Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 11

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that removing Art. 370 was Union’s way to rectify the mistakes of the past.

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30th Aug 2023

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Supreme Court’s latest move towards Technology and Modernisation

The Supreme Court has seen a continuous stream of promising reforms under nine-months of Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.

28th Aug 2023

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