New Delhi| Oct ,10 : The Supreme Court of India has granted the Centre four weeks to respond to petitions seeking the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

The bench, led by Chief Justice B R Gavai, is considering multiple pleas, including those from academician Zahoor Ahmad Bhat and activist Ahmad Malik, who emphasize the Centre’s prior commitment to restore statehood following the abrogation of Article 370.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that while elections were conducted peacefully last year, ongoing security concerns, particularly following recent terror attacks in Pahalgam, necessitate further evaluation before restoring statehood. He noted that consultations with the Jammu and Kashmir administration are ongoing and highlighted the unique challenges involved in the

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