The Supreme Court of India on August 29 has urged the Centre to clarify its stance regarding the timeline and roadmap for reinstating the statehood status of Jammu and Kashmir.
Restoration Of Democracy Is Important, Says Supreme Court
The top court underlined the importance of restoring democracy in the region. This move follows the Centre’s disclosure to the top court that the decision to designate Jammu and Kashmir as a Union Territory was not intended to be permanent.
Representating the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the top court that the move to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir into Union Territories (UTs) of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh was a “temporary measure”.
“Is there a roadmap? You have to show us that. You have to make a statement before us to show how can you convert a state into a UT and how long will this continue. Restoration of democracy is important,” a bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud said.
