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SC asks Lone to affirm allegiance to Constitution

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September 05, 2023

THE Supreme Court on Monday directed National Conference leader and Lok Sabha MP Mohammad Akbar Lone, the lead petitioner challenging the abrogation of Article 370, to file an affidavit swearing allegiance to the Constitution of India and recognizing Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India.

- SHRUTI KAKKAR

SC asks Lone to affirm allegiance to Constitution

 A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud directed senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who appeared for Lone, to have the affidavit filed by Tuesday.

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