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Why Supreme Court took up a burning problem

Article 35A gives a free hand to the state to discriminate between citizens of India on an unfair basis.

15 Aug 2018 12:21 AM IST

Article 35A is a clarificatory provision to clear the issue of constitutional position as observed in the rest of country in contrast to J&K.

J&K Gujjar leaders warn of stir if Article 35A scrapped

The apex court has listed the matter for hearing in the week commencing August 27.

20 Aug 2018 12:44 AM IST

Separatist leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik. (Photo: PTI)

Separatists call for 2-day shutdown over Article 35A

Amid rising tensions over the issue, a complete shutdown was observed in Kashmir and the Chenab valley of Jammu region...

18 Aug 2018 5:11 AM IST

Indian paramilitary soldiers closes a street with a barbwire during a strike called by separatists and restrictions imposed by authorities as a precautionary measure in Srinagar. (Photo: AP)

J&K shuts down ahead of Supreme Court hearing on Article 35A plea

The 2-day strike was issued by JRL - alliance of separatist leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and...

30 Aug 2018 9:14 PM IST

Dozens of civilians have been killed or injured in security forces actions against civilian protesters near encounter sites in the past also, augmenting anger in the local population and leading to widespread protests and strikes in the Kashmir Valley.

Challenges for the new leadership in Kashmir

The governor will obviously meet groups of people from all these areas and will need to be a quiet listener.

28 Aug 2018 12:41 AM IST

In a statement, police appealed to people to maintain calm and not pay heed to rumours. (Photo: File)

Spontaneous shutdown in parts of Kashmir over rumours of scrapping...

Article 35A, which accords special rights and privileges to the citizens of J&K, is facing a legal challenge in the...

27 Aug 2018 5:46 PM IST

Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik shot off letters to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as well as Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Chief Justice of the Patna High Court Rajendra Menon in this regard. (Photo: File)

Spurious challenge thrown at J&K via Article 35A

It is also important to note that it is through Article 35A that permanent residents of J&K become citizens of India.

27 Aug 2018 12:22 AM IST

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Supreme Court hearing on Article 35A put off till January 2019

The bench said it cannot refer the matter to a Constitution Bench without examining the matter.

1 Sept 2018 1:27 AM IST

Independent MLA Engineer Rashid

Article 35A hearing deferment evokes mixed response in J&K

He said the people of J&K have hugely suffered on account of fragmentation and false posturing.

1 Sept 2018 12:52 AM IST

NC president Farooq Abdullah pays floral tribute to his father-and-National Conference founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his 36th death anniversary, in Srinagar, Saturday, Sept 8, 2018. (Photo: PTI)

Article 35A: NC mulls boycott of Assembly, LS elections

If Centre doesn't end ambiguity on Article 35A, we'll boycott polls'.

9 Sept 2018 1:18 AM IST

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and president of opposition National Conference (NC), Farooq Abdullah (Photo: PTI)

Amid Article 35A row, NC to boycott J&K local polls

PDP urges governor Malik to call all-party meeting on issue.

6 Sept 2018 4:57 AM IST

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and president of opposition National Conference (NC), Farooq Abdullah (Photo: PTI)

Will boycott local polls if Article 35A not protected: Farooq Abdullah

The party president said the decision to hold local body and panchayat polls was taken in a 'hurried manner'.

5 Sept 2018 5:39 PM IST