Jammu and Kashmir High Court seeks government response in plea challenging house arrest of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Farooq was among the political leaders detained in 2019 ahead of the Central government's decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir by amending the application of Article 370 of the Constitution.

Mirwaiz Molvi Umar Farooq, Srinagar wing of J&K HC

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Friday sought the government's response in a plea by religious cleric and political leader, Mirwaiz Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq challenging his 'illegal' house arrest (Mirwaiz Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq V/s UT of J&K).

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Article 21

Jammu and Kashmir

Constitution of India

Article 226

Illegal Detention

Srinagar Wing

High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh