The removal of Article 370 resulted in the forfeiture of the special autonomy that had defined the region for decades. The recent verdict by the Indian Supreme Court serves as a wakeup call for those who champion the cause of an Independent Kashmir. The Government of India, along with its Supreme Court, is being accused of openly disregarding human rights and steadfastly adhering to the principles of Hindutva ideology. Readers, it is essential to emphasise that the courts and judicial systems in civilised societies are expected to uphold human rights and factual accuracy. The Indian Supreme Court, in this context, seems to align itself with the Hindutva ideology, which aims to suppress the rights of minorities.


Source:   The Nation
December 15, 2023 22:51 UTC