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Supreme Court's Verdict on Abrogation of Article 370 - Coggle Diagram
Supreme Court's Verdict
on Abrogation of Article 370
Central Idea
Reinforced the sovereignty and integrity of India.
Acknowledged the temporary nature of Article 370.
Delivered a decisive judgment on 11th December 2023.
Article 370
Allowed autonomy, excluding defense, foreign affairs, and communications.
Presidential Order (2019) redefined "constituent assembly."
Drafted by N Gopalaswami Ayyangar in 1949.
Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, bifurcated into Union Territories.
Granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
Court's Key
Observations
Validated Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.
Parliament's power during President's rule extended beyond lawmaking.
No need for state government concurrence for Article 370's revocation.
Urged elections and restoration of J&K's statehood by September 2024.
Under President's rule, the Governor could assume roles of the state legislature.
Proposed a Truth and Reconciliation Commission for human rights violations.
Article 370 was a temporary provision with transitional goals.
Reasons for
Abrogation
Ending Discrimination: Ensured equal rights for women and marginalized groups.
Transparency and Accountability: Brought J&K under Central oversight.
National Security: Countered terrorism supported by Pakistan.
Economic Prosperity: Facilitated investment, tourism, and job creation.
Integration and Development: Mitigated separatism, boosted development.
Impact of
Abrogation
Infrastructure Improvement: Investments in roads, bridges, tunnels, and power lines.
Economic Development: Initiatives like PMDP and IDS led to economic growth.
Increased Tourism: Significant rise in tourist numbers.
Decline in violence: Over 50% reduction in terrorist incidents.
Conclusion
Upheld principles of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.'
Demonstrated commitment to strengthening the nation's fabric.
Supreme Court's decision reinforced unity and good governance.