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Last Updated:<\/span>August 14, 2025, 12:44 IST<\/time><\/p>\nSC asked the central government to respond to J&K’s statehood petition after the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Mehbooba Mufti criticized the delay as political deadlock.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\nSC Heard Plea for Restoring Jammu & Kashmir Statehood (Credits: PTI Photo)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nLeaders are reacting sharply after Supreme Court sought the central government\u2019s response Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s statehood petition. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran heard the plea and remarked that the situation in J&K cannot be overlooked and cited the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam.<\/p>\n\u201cYou cannot ignore what happened in Pahalgam\u2026 It is for Parliament and the Executive to take a decision,” the CJI said when senior lawyer Gopal Sankaranarayanan, appearing for Bhat, sought an early hearing.<\/p>\nThe apex court adjourned the matter for eight weeks and asked the government to submit response meanwhile. This comes after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, opposed the plea and asked for eight weeks.<\/p>\nMehbooba Mufti Reacts To SC\u2019s Response<\/strong><\/p>\nPDP president Mehbooba Mufti reacted to SC\u2019s response and said \u201cthis reflects a deeper political and psychological deadlock.” \u201cSC\u2019s reference to recent Pahalgam terror attack in the context of granting statehood to Jammu and Kashmir underscores a deeper issue about GOIs continued lack of confidence in the region\u2019s stability. Even after revoking J&K\u2019s special status & reducing it to a Union Territory, the Centre appears unwilling to ease its tight control. This reflects a deeper political and psychological deadlock,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\nSC\u2019s reference to recent Pahalgam terror attack in the context of granting statehood to Jammu and Kashmir underscores a deeper issue about GOIs continued lack of confidence in the region\u2019s stability. Even after revoking J&K\u2019s special status & reducing it to a Union Territory, the\u2026\u2014 Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) August 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nPDP leader Iltija Mufti reacted to the statement and said, \u201cBy invoking Pahalgam terror attack Supreme Court has given an alibi to GOI to delay restoration of J&Ks statehood. Seems like they don\u2019t want to lose the iron grip anytime soon.”<\/p>\n\n\nBy invoking Pahalgam terror attack Supreme Court has given an alibi to GOI to delay restoration of J&Ks statehood. Seems like they don\u2019t want to lose the iron grip anytime soon. https:\/\/t.co\/DQFLl77Llf<\/a>\u2014 Iltija Mufti (@IltijaMufti_) August 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nOn December 11, 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the revocation of Article 370, which accorded a special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, even as it ordered that assembly elections be held in the union territory by September 2024 and its statehood be restored \u201cat the earliest”.<\/p>\nLast year, a plea was filed in the top court seeking directions to the Centre for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir within two months.<\/p>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Reflects Political Deadlock’: Mehbooba Mufti, Others React To SC’s Stance On J&K’s Statehood Row<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
SC Heard Plea for Restoring Jammu & Kashmir Statehood (Credits: PTI Photo)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Leaders are reacting sharply after Supreme Court sought the central government\u2019s response Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s statehood petition. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran heard the plea and remarked that the situation in J&K cannot be overlooked and cited the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou cannot ignore what happened in Pahalgam\u2026 It is for Parliament and the Executive to take a decision,” the CJI said when senior lawyer Gopal Sankaranarayanan, appearing for Bhat, sought an early hearing.<\/p>\n
The apex court adjourned the matter for eight weeks and asked the government to submit response meanwhile. This comes after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, opposed the plea and asked for eight weeks.<\/p>\n
Mehbooba Mufti Reacts To SC\u2019s Response<\/strong><\/p>\nPDP president Mehbooba Mufti reacted to SC\u2019s response and said \u201cthis reflects a deeper political and psychological deadlock.” \u201cSC\u2019s reference to recent Pahalgam terror attack in the context of granting statehood to Jammu and Kashmir underscores a deeper issue about GOIs continued lack of confidence in the region\u2019s stability. Even after revoking J&K\u2019s special status & reducing it to a Union Territory, the Centre appears unwilling to ease its tight control. This reflects a deeper political and psychological deadlock,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\nSC\u2019s reference to recent Pahalgam terror attack in the context of granting statehood to Jammu and Kashmir underscores a deeper issue about GOIs continued lack of confidence in the region\u2019s stability. Even after revoking J&K\u2019s special status & reducing it to a Union Territory, the\u2026\u2014 Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) August 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nPDP leader Iltija Mufti reacted to the statement and said, \u201cBy invoking Pahalgam terror attack Supreme Court has given an alibi to GOI to delay restoration of J&Ks statehood. Seems like they don\u2019t want to lose the iron grip anytime soon.”<\/p>\n\n\nBy invoking Pahalgam terror attack Supreme Court has given an alibi to GOI to delay restoration of J&Ks statehood. Seems like they don\u2019t want to lose the iron grip anytime soon. https:\/\/t.co\/DQFLl77Llf<\/a>\u2014 Iltija Mufti (@IltijaMufti_) August 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nOn December 11, 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the revocation of Article 370, which accorded a special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, even as it ordered that assembly elections be held in the union territory by September 2024 and its statehood be restored \u201cat the earliest”.<\/p>\nLast year, a plea was filed in the top court seeking directions to the Centre for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir within two months.<\/p>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Reflects Political Deadlock’: Mehbooba Mufti, Others React To SC’s Stance On J&K’s Statehood Row<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti reacted to SC\u2019s response and said \u201cthis reflects a deeper political and psychological deadlock.” \u201cSC\u2019s reference to recent Pahalgam terror attack in the context of granting statehood to Jammu and Kashmir underscores a deeper issue about GOIs continued lack of confidence in the region\u2019s stability. Even after revoking J&K\u2019s special status & reducing it to a Union Territory, the Centre appears unwilling to ease its tight control. This reflects a deeper political and psychological deadlock,” she said.<\/p>\n
\nSC\u2019s reference to recent Pahalgam terror attack in the context of granting statehood to Jammu and Kashmir underscores a deeper issue about GOIs continued lack of confidence in the region\u2019s stability. Even after revoking J&K\u2019s special status & reducing it to a Union Territory, the\u2026\u2014 Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) August 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nPDP leader Iltija Mufti reacted to the statement and said, \u201cBy invoking Pahalgam terror attack Supreme Court has given an alibi to GOI to delay restoration of J&Ks statehood. Seems like they don\u2019t want to lose the iron grip anytime soon.”<\/p>\n\n\nBy invoking Pahalgam terror attack Supreme Court has given an alibi to GOI to delay restoration of J&Ks statehood. Seems like they don\u2019t want to lose the iron grip anytime soon. https:\/\/t.co\/DQFLl77Llf<\/a>\u2014 Iltija Mufti (@IltijaMufti_) August 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nOn December 11, 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the revocation of Article 370, which accorded a special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, even as it ordered that assembly elections be held in the union territory by September 2024 and its statehood be restored \u201cat the earliest”.<\/p>\nLast year, a plea was filed in the top court seeking directions to the Centre for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir within two months.<\/p>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Reflects Political Deadlock’: Mehbooba Mufti, Others React To SC’s Stance On J&K’s Statehood Row<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
SC\u2019s reference to recent Pahalgam terror attack in the context of granting statehood to Jammu and Kashmir underscores a deeper issue about GOIs continued lack of confidence in the region\u2019s stability. Even after revoking J&K\u2019s special status & reducing it to a Union Territory, the\u2026\u2014 Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) August 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nPDP leader Iltija Mufti reacted to the statement and said, \u201cBy invoking Pahalgam terror attack Supreme Court has given an alibi to GOI to delay restoration of J&Ks statehood. Seems like they don\u2019t want to lose the iron grip anytime soon.”<\/p>\n\n\nBy invoking Pahalgam terror attack Supreme Court has given an alibi to GOI to delay restoration of J&Ks statehood. Seems like they don\u2019t want to lose the iron grip anytime soon. https:\/\/t.co\/DQFLl77Llf<\/a>\u2014 Iltija Mufti (@IltijaMufti_) August 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nOn December 11, 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the revocation of Article 370, which accorded a special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, even as it ordered that assembly elections be held in the union territory by September 2024 and its statehood be restored \u201cat the earliest”.<\/p>\nLast year, a plea was filed in the top court seeking directions to the Centre for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir within two months.<\/p>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Reflects Political Deadlock’: Mehbooba Mufti, Others React To SC’s Stance On J&K’s Statehood Row<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
PDP leader Iltija Mufti reacted to the statement and said, \u201cBy invoking Pahalgam terror attack Supreme Court has given an alibi to GOI to delay restoration of J&Ks statehood. Seems like they don\u2019t want to lose the iron grip anytime soon.”<\/p>\n
\nBy invoking Pahalgam terror attack Supreme Court has given an alibi to GOI to delay restoration of J&Ks statehood. Seems like they don\u2019t want to lose the iron grip anytime soon. https:\/\/t.co\/DQFLl77Llf<\/a>\u2014 Iltija Mufti (@IltijaMufti_) August 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nOn December 11, 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the revocation of Article 370, which accorded a special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, even as it ordered that assembly elections be held in the union territory by September 2024 and its statehood be restored \u201cat the earliest”.<\/p>\nLast year, a plea was filed in the top court seeking directions to the Centre for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir within two months.<\/p>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Reflects Political Deadlock’: Mehbooba Mufti, Others React To SC’s Stance On J&K’s Statehood Row<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
By invoking Pahalgam terror attack Supreme Court has given an alibi to GOI to delay restoration of J&Ks statehood. Seems like they don\u2019t want to lose the iron grip anytime soon. https:\/\/t.co\/DQFLl77Llf<\/a>\u2014 Iltija Mufti (@IltijaMufti_) August 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nOn December 11, 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the revocation of Article 370, which accorded a special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, even as it ordered that assembly elections be held in the union territory by September 2024 and its statehood be restored \u201cat the earliest”.<\/p>\nLast year, a plea was filed in the top court seeking directions to the Centre for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir within two months.<\/p>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Reflects Political Deadlock’: Mehbooba Mufti, Others React To SC’s Stance On J&K’s Statehood Row<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
On December 11, 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the revocation of Article 370, which accorded a special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, even as it ordered that assembly elections be held in the union territory by September 2024 and its statehood be restored \u201cat the earliest”.<\/p>\n
Last year, a plea was filed in the top court seeking directions to the Centre for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir within two months.<\/p>\n
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