NEW DELHI, Aug 25:
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to advance the date of hearing on pleas seeking the restoration of Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, saying the matter is already listed on October 10.
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On August 14, a bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai had sought within eight weeks the Centre’s response on a separate plea seeking restoration of Statehood to the Union Territory.
“I am seeking early listing of a contempt petition relating to abrogation of Article 370. Statehood was to be granted to Jammu and Kashmir,” a lawyer told the bench also comprising Justice N V Anjaria. (PTI)
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