HC directs CS to file objection or remain present in person

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Aug 28: In a petition filed by one Balraj Bakshi challenging the tenure of Legislative Assembly and seeking quashment of Section 1 of the Constitution of Jammu & Kashmir incorporated by 16th Amendment of 1977, High Court today directed the Chief Secretary to file objection or remain present in person on next date of hearing.
After hearing Senior Advocate SS Lehar with Advocate Meharban Singh appearing for the petitioner whereas AAG HA Siddiqui appearing for the State, Justice Janak Raj Kotwal granted one more opportunity for filing objections, failing which, given the nature of question raised in petition, Chief Secretary shall remain present in person at the time of motion of hearing on the next date of hearing.

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