"SC Delivers Verdict on Article 370: J&K Loses Special Status"

The Supreme Court of India is set to deliver a verdict on the validity of the Union government's decision to scrap Article 370 and bifurcate Jammu & Kashmir into two Union territories. The core issues examined during the hearings include the permanent nature of Article 370, the requirement of consent for its abrogation, the validity of the President's rule, and the power of the Centre to reorganize a state. The court also sought to know the time frame for granting statehood to Jammu & Kashmir, emphasizing the importance of restoring democracy in the region.