"India's Supreme Court Upholds Removal of Kashmir's Autonomy, Raising Tensions with Pakistan"

The Indian Supreme Court has upheld the government's decision to remove the partial autonomy of Indian-administered Kashmir, causing fear and anger among residents. The 2019 decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has raised concerns about demographic change and the ability of non-Kashmiris to purchase land in the disputed territory. The government has also changed laws in Kashmir, disempowering local residents while retaining draconian preventive detention laws. The move has been seen as an existential threat to the identity and existence of Kashmiri Muslims. The court's verdict has been met with silence and condemnation, with many Kashmiris losing faith in India's democracy.