India's Supreme Court to hear plea for restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood status.

The Supreme Court of India will hear a plea on August 14th urging the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, a region governed as a union territory since 2023. Petitioners argue that the delay violates federalism and affects democratic rights. The court noted recent security incidents but deferred the case for eight weeks, seeking a response from the central government.