A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court (SC) of India seeking appropriate directions to the Union of India for restoration of the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir in a time-bound manner. The application, filed by college professor Zahoor Ahmed Bhat and activist Khurshaid Ahmad Malik, said that non-restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir was seriously impacting the rights of the citizens of the Valley.
Represented by Advocate Soyaib Quresi, the plea cites the recently concluded elections in the Valley, emphasizing that establishing a Legislative Assembly without first restoring statehood would compromise the principle of federalism, a core component of India’s constitutional framework. The application stated that since the recent assembly elections were conducted peacefully, there would be ‘no security concerns’ should the Supreme Court direct the restoration of statehood within a specific timeframe. It also said that converting Jammu Kashmir into two Union Territories has resulted in a diminished form of elected democratic governance, which will be re-established once the Legislative Assembly results are announced.
Zahoor Ahmed Bhat, one of the petitioners, emphasises that the Valley has historically maintained a federal relationship with the Union of India. Therefore, restoring statehood is crucial for the residents to enjoy autonomy in their identity and contribute meaningfully to the country’s overall development.
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