The Kashmir High Court Bar Association Sunday expressed concern over the prevailing situation in the state, claiming that unprecedented deployment of forces and advisories to Amarnath pilgrims, tourists and students have given rise to speculations about the possible abrogation of the state’s special status.
During an executive meeting, held here at District CourtComplex, Moominabad, Batamaloo, Srinagar, the members stated, “There are atleast four constitutional bench decisions of the Supreme Court where was heldto be constitutionally valid. The constitutional precedents of the Supreme Court,therefore, prove that there is no scope for abrogating Article 370 or tinkeringwith Article 35-A, as it would constitute a deliberate, intentional and willfuldisobedience of the apex court’s orders.”
The Bar members also stated that Kashmir is a politicaldispute and needs to be settled politically and not militarily, keeping in viewthe wishes and aspirations of the people.
The members urged India and Pakistan to devise ways andmeans to de-escalate tension in the region and hold tripartite talks.