Article 35A

Supreme Court to hear plea seeking omission of Article 35A on Monday

The plea challenges the constitutional validity of Article 35A that empowers the J&K Assembly to define 'permanent residents' for bestowing special rights and privileges to them.

Aug 27, 2018, 09:22 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir civil society group threatens mass agitation if Article 35A is altered

The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Society Coordination Committee (JKCSCC), which claims to have members from all three regions of the state-- Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh-- is an intervener in the case in the apex court. 

Aug 25, 2018, 17:27 PM IST

Jammu BJP MLA targets own party over Article 35A, warns against scrapping provision

Bhagat said, "Article 35A is beneficial for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. When this article is scrapped nobody will go to Kashmir, they will only attack the people of Jammu. BJP wants to take seats by sacrificing J&K."

Aug 11, 2018, 19:37 PM IST

'Insaniyat ka qatil, terrorist': NC MLA Javed Rana's scathing attack on PM Narendra Modi

Rana made the statement while addressing a public meeting in Poonch on August 6. 

Aug 09, 2018, 14:29 PM IST

Repealing Art 35A will end JK's relationship with rest of the country: IAS officer Shah Faesal

Faesal, a 2010-batch IAS exam topper, is currently pursuing a mid-career masters programme in the US.

Aug 06, 2018, 11:22 AM IST

One of three judges absent, hearing on Article 35A related to J&K adjourned

The apex court has placed the matter for hearing on August 27.

Aug 06, 2018, 11:11 AM IST

J&K on tenterhooks as Supreme Court to hear petitions challenging validity of Article 35A

Even as the ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir remains tense, Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the validity of Article 35A on Monday.

Aug 06, 2018, 06:41 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir on the edge, hearing on Article 35A in SC may be deferred

As per Article 35-A, people from outside Jammu and Kashmir cannot acquire any immovable property in the state.

Aug 05, 2018, 11:49 AM IST

BJP ready for debate on Article 35A; call for two-day shutdown in J&K

 Article 35A of the Constitution confers special status to permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 04, 2018, 18:05 PM IST

Revisiting the Constitutional validity of Article 35-A

The integration of the poeple of Jammu and Kashmir with the larger Indian narrative is essential.

Dec 27, 2017, 21:03 PM IST

No plans to abolish Articles 35A and 370 in Jammu and Kashmir: Government

Article 35A was added to the Constitution by a presidential order in 1954 and it empowers the state legislature to define the state's "permanent residents" and their special rights and privileges.

Dec 20, 2017, 19:00 PM IST

Article 370 should remain intact, PM Narendra Modi can create history by changing narrative on J&K: Mehbooba Mufti

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti's statements come at a time when some state BJP leaders have demanded removal of Article 370.

Nov 04, 2017, 07:57 AM IST

Kashmir: SC defers verdict on Article 35A by 3 months

The Article relates to the special rights and privileges of the residents of Jammu and Kashmir

Oct 30, 2017, 16:32 PM IST

Will protest if SC gives verdict against Article 35A: Kashmiri separatists

Kashmiri separatist leaders have warned of widespread protests if the Supreme Court's decision will come against Article 35A. Watch this video to know more.

Oct 30, 2017, 10:52 AM IST

October 30, 2017: News at a glance

Here is what is making the headlines on October 30, 2017

Will special status to J&K residents stay? SC to decide today; Hurriyat issues warning'

Oct 30, 2017, 09:51 AM IST

Will special status to J&K residents stay? SC to decide today; Hurriyat issues warning

The Article 35A relates to the special rights and privileges of the residents of Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 30, 2017, 07:26 AM IST

Supreme Court to hear plea against Article 35A that grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir

Article 35A was added to the Constitution by a Presidential Order in 1954.

Oct 30, 2017, 00:35 AM IST

Govt trying to regain faith of people of Kashmir: Rajnath Singh

The government is trying to regain the faith of people of Kashmir, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday and sought support of all political parties and stakeholders to resolve the problems of the state.

Sep 12, 2017, 20:19 PM IST

National Conference delegation calls on Rajnath Singh, raises issue of Article 35A

Meanwhile, party representatives in the delegation from Leh and Kargil, Phuntsog Wangdan Shunu and Aga Syed Abbas Rizvi respectively, highlighted pressing issues in Leh and Kargil.

Sep 10, 2017, 19:54 PM IST

Supreme Court likely to hear pleas against Article 35A after Diwali

Earlier, the apex court had favoured hearing of the matter by a five-judge constitution bench in case the Article is ultra vires of the Constitution or if there is any procedural lapse.

Aug 25, 2017, 13:24 PM IST