Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan alleges Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's involvement in a plot to harm him, following an incident where his convoy was reportedly attacked by Students Federation of India (SFI) members. The governor claims a deliberate act targeting him, criticizing the alleged involvement of Chief Minister Vijayan. Governor Khan emphasizes the deteriorating state of democracy in Kerala and condemns political disagreement turning into violence. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticizes Vijayan, linking the incident to the state's law and order situation, advocating for a prosperous Kerala without the influence of Congress and Left parties. Seven SFI activists have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Supreme Court's decision upholding the central government's revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status through Article 370. In an article for The Hindu, PM Modi emphasized that the judgment strengthens the spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat," highlighting unity and a shared commitment to good governance. The Supreme Court's Constitution Bench validated the 2019 decision, asserting the sovereignty and integrity of India. PM Modi expressed regret over historical confusion and affirmed positive changes in Jammu and Kashmir since 2019, promoting development, democracy, and dignity.            

The Narendra Modi-led government has greenlit the introduction of criminal law amendment bills to replace their pre-colonial predecessors. However the Cabinet reportedly disagreed with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on two points pertaining to adultery and homosexuality. The recommendations went against Supreme Court judgments striking down Section 377 on consensual adult gay sex and adultery over privacy, autonomy and gender bias concerns. However, the panel wanted adultery to safeguard marriage's sanctity and 377 to cover non-consensual LGBTQ acts. But the government sided with the SC verdicts, effecting key changes in bringing the criminal code in line with 21st century sensibilities on gender and sexuality.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, "led to separatism," hours after the Supreme Court upheld the Centre's move to revoke it four years ago. "There are other states with more Muslim population than Kashmir. Then why only J&K was suffering from terrorism? It was because Article 370 led to separatism," Shah said, noting the court called it temporary to ease J&K into India. Shah, who announced Article 370's revocation, said the order vindicates the government though Congress disagrees. He argued that mainstreaming J&K has improved lives, as "Kashmiris don't listen to talks of terrorism and separatism" anymore and stone pelting is down with disincentives. adding: "We are close to a terrorism-free Kashmir."

Supreme Court Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul called for setting up a probe panel to investigate human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir since the 1980s. In an epilogue to the verdict upholding Article 370's repeal, Justice Kaul said J&K people paid a heavy price due to army entry, admitting his Kashmiri Pandit roots evoked sentimentality. He recommended an impartial Truth and Reconciliation Committee be constituted to probe rights abuses by state and non-state actors since the '80s and suggest reconciliation steps. Justice Kaul said wounds need healing in J&K after decades of trauma, seeking a restorative justice approach over recrimination through a fact-finding body on past excesses.

The Supreme Court upheld scrapping Article 370 in J&K drawing mixed reactions from regional leaders. While DPAP's Ghulam Nabi Azad termed it "sad", PDP chief Mehbooba said it wounded people's dignity but won't end the struggle. NC's Omar Abdullah voiced disappointment but vowed to persist like BJP did for decades. Sajad Lone called it unjust while agreeing Article 370 will remain a political aspiration. The bench ruled the temporary provision eased J&K's merger, backing its revocation and bifurcation. It directed polls by Sept 2024. With the verdict dashing hopes of restoration of special status, leaders expressed resilience to continue political efforts on the issue.

Prime Minister Modi termed the Supreme Court's unanimous verdict upholding the Centre's move to repeal Article 370 in J&K as "historic" and a "resounding declaration of hope, progress and unity". In a social media post, he stated the judgement constitutionally validates the Parliament's August 2019 decision and fortifies Indian unity. The landmark ruling is a big victory for Modi and the BJP ahead of 2024 polls after delivering on a key ideological plank of revoking J&K's special status under Article 370 months after their thumping 2019 re-election. Modi said the court has, in its profound wisdom, reinforced the essence of oneness that Indians cherish above all by backing the Centre's momentous move on J&K's constitutional status.

The Supreme Court upheld the Centre's 2019 move to abrogate Article 370 ending special status for Jammu and Kashmir. The landmark verdict by a 5-judge bench boosts the BJP ahead of 2024 polls after meeting a key ideological pledge. The court ruled Article 370 was temporary, the President had powers to revoke it, and J&K did not retain sovereignty on joining India. It directed the EC to conduct J&K assembly elections by Sept 30, 2024. However, the court refused to rule on the validity of the 2018 imposition of President's rule in J&K. The judgement sides with the Centre on the reorganization and lockdown since Aug 2019 after nullifying J&K's autonomy under Article 370.

The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to conduct elections in Jammu and Kashmir by September 30, 2024 while delivering its verdict on petitions challenging the scrapping of Article 370. A 5-judge bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud ruled that holding direct elections was integral for democracy and could not be withheld. The court stated, "We direct that steps shall be taken to conduct elections for the Legislative Assembly of J&K by September 30, 2024 and statehood shall be restored as soon as possible." The landmark judgment came on a batch of pleas opposing the Centre's 2019 move to abrogate J&K's special status and bifurcate it into two Union Territories.

The Supreme Court upheld the Centre's 2019 decision to revoke Article 370 ending Jammu and Kashmir's special constitutional status. A 5-judge bench ruled that J&K did not retain sovereignty when joining the Indian union, dismissing claims of special autonomy. The court said Article 370 was intended as a temporary provision and its scrapping culminated the gradual constitutional integration process over 70 years. The judgement refused to rule on the validity of the 2018 Presidential rule imposition in J&K as it was not specifically challenged. The landmark verdict sides with the Centre on the far-reaching move to revoke special privileges and reorganize the former state.