Srinagar, Dec 10(KNS): As the Supreme Court is set to announce its verdict on Monday regarding a series of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 provisions in Jammu and Kashmir, Senior leader and vice president of Awami National Conference, Muzaffar Shah stated on Sunday that tomorrow's proceedings are not just about a verdict but also a significant test for the Supreme Court.
In an interview with a National News channel, Shah expressed his views ahead of the constitution bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud, delivering its judgment on Monday, December 11, regarding the challenge to the abrogation of Article 370.
He emphasized that it's not just about the decision; it's a crucial test for the Supreme Court. Shah noted that the government deoperationalized the status of J&K by abrogating Article 370 on August 5, 2019.
"The court has to decide tomorrow whether the action was right or wrong, considering the lack of information and consent from the people. All eyes will be on the top court and its bench as it faces a significant test," he said.
"It's solely a question of whether the government's actions on August 5 were constitutionally right or wrong. We trust that the esteemed top court will uphold its constitutional principles and render a decision in favor of the people of Jammu and Kashmir," he stated(KNS).