CJI D.Y. Chandrachud Leads Supreme Court Bench to Consider Constitutional Challenges to Removal of Article 370

On August 28th 2019, the Supreme Court of India began to consider the constitutional validity of the recent repeal of Article 370 in the Indian constitution. This landmark case was led by Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, who was joined by a five-judge bench. The case has been considered a watershed moment in Indian history as it is the first time in decades that Article 370 has been challenged in court.

Article 370 of the Indian Constitution grants special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, giving it a greater degree of autonomy than other Indian states. Article 370 was seen as an integral part of the Indian Constitution and was intended to ensure the state’s autonomy and stability. In early August, the Indian government took the unprecedented step of revoking Article 370, a move that has been met with widespread criticism and sparked protests across the country.

In this case, the Supreme Court bench is tasked with determining the constitutionality of the government’s removal of Article

1. Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud is leading the bench, which includes Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, R.F. Nariman, K.M. Joseph and Aniruddha Bose. The bench is examining a total of seven petitions that have been filed by opposition parties, activists, and civil society organizations that oppose the government’s decision to revoke Article

2.The petitions argue that the government’s decision to revoke Article 370 is unconstitutional and violates the basic tenets of India’s constitution. They also argue that the decision was taken without proper consultation with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and that it is a violation of their fundamental rights. The bench is also considering the legality of the Centre’s decision to impose a lockdown in the state, which has been in place since the repeal of Article

3.The Supreme Court bench has heard arguments from both sides and is expected to issue its ruling in the coming weeks. This case is a crucial moment in Indian history, as it will decide the fate of a region that has been central to India’s identity for decades. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud is leading a bench that is tasked with upholding the principles of the Indian Constitution and protecting the rights of Jammu and Kashmiris.