The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Article 35-A pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir. The apex court will now hear the matter in week commencing August 27.
Hearing on Article 35 A was adjourned as Justice D Y Chandrachud, one of three judges in bench, was not present.
According to the apex court, “The three-judge bench which has been hearing the case will decide whether issue of Article 35 A has to be referred to a constitutional bench”.
The protests were held in Kashmir valley against the removal of Article 35 A. On Sunday, Kashmir observed a complete shutdown which was called by Joint Resistance Leadership consisting of separatist leaders.
According to Article 35-A people from outside Jammu and Kashmir were barred from acquiring any immovable property in the state.
The J&K government had filed an application in the apex Court on August 3, to defer the hearing of the case, citing the upcoming local body elections.
