The Supreme Court has declared in its judgment today that the abrogation of Article 370 by the government of India was valid and that the President has the power to abrogate the article.
The parliament has the power to amend the constitution.Only the basic structure of the constitution cannot be changed.Since Art.370 was not a part of the basic structure of the Constitution, the parliament has the power to abrogate it.
The Supreme Court further stated that the Constitution of India is fully applicable to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.This has removed the wrong notions which have been nurtured by some political parties in J&K that J&K has its own constitution and that the Constitution of India is not applicable to J&K.This wrong perception has been put to rest.The Constitution of India is Supreme and is applicable to all the States and Union Territories of India.
The Supreme Court has further stated that the elections to the UT of Jammu & Kashmir need to be conducted by Sept.30,2024 and directed the Election Commission to conduct the requisite elections.