Supreme Court verdict on Article 370: Some key questions answered

The Supreme Court upheld the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370, stating it was not motivated by malafide intent. The court emphasized that Article 370 was a temporary provision and the president had the power to revoke it. Additionally, the court directed the Election Commission to conduct elections in Jammu and Kashmir by September 2024 and ordered the reinstatement of statehood in the region. The verdict also raised important questions regarding the sovereignty of Jammu and Kashmir and the temporary nature of Article 370.