The recent proceedings in the Supreme Court focused on the legal challenge against specific provisions of the Jammu & Kashmir Reservation Act, 2005, emphasizing the constitutionality and legality aspects. The Court’s observations led to the withdrawal of the petition, signaling a potential shift in the legal landscape. Stay informed as the Court delves deeper into the legal intricacies surrounding the Reservation Act.
Facts
- The Court observed that the matter regarding the challenge to certain provisions of the Jammu & Kashmir Reservation Act, 2005 has been pending for 16 years.
- The petition filed under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution sought to declare certain provisions of the Reservation Act as illegal and unconstitutional.
- The Court will further examine the legality and constitutionality of the challenged provisions in the Reservation Act.
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Decision
- The writ petition was disposed of as withdrawn
- The observations made by the court led to the disposal of the petition
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Case Title: MUNILAL Vs. THE STATE OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR (2022 INSC 1029)
Case Number: W.P.(C) No.-000556-000556 / 2006
