NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Constitution Bench on Monday began to pronounce its verdict on nullification of Article 370 of the Constitution.
There are three concurring judgments, one each by CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice SK Kaul and Justice Sanjiv Khanna, said the CJI.
Justice Surya Kant and Justice BR Gavai have agreed with the CJI’s verdict.
There are limitations on powers of Parliament while President’s Rule is in place in a state, said the CJI.
The State of Jammu and Kashmir didn’t retain any element of sovereignty when Maharaja Hari Singh signed an Instrument of Accession with India, ruled the SC Constitution Bench.
Jammu and Kashmir does not hold any internal sovereignty after accession to Union of India, ruled the Bench.
The SC declared that Article 370 was a temporary provision of the Indian Constitution.
CJI said Article 370 was an interim arrangement due to war conditions in the state.