SC raps Centre, asks how long restrictions will continue in Jammu & Kashmir

Centre submits that restrictions have been eased in nearly 99% of areas; apex court asks for a clear reply by November 5

The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday rapped the central government and asked what it planned on the ongoing restrictions in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), and how long it intended to continue with those.

Following the abrogation of Article 370, which gave special powers to the state of J&K, in August this year, the central government had imposed restrictions like internet blockade in the region, among other things.

Hearing the plea challenging the restrictions on movement and communication blockade imposed by the state administration in the Valley, a three-judge Bench of the SC said even as authorities imposed restrictions, that must