Sibal : Post paid mobiles are working, yes. Pre paid services are still not. They've said higher secondary schools are open and functioning. Children are still not going. That's the reality
Sibal : They've said their power to impose Sec 144 is used for the welfare of people. That's not the case. We do not accept it
Sr Adv Kapil Sibal arguing the petition of Kashmir Times Editor Anuradha Bhasin against J&K lockdown, before the bench of J Ramana, Reddy and Gavai
We have one small concern - Now that 31st Oct has already taken place, there is a possibility that certain things might take place which will be difficult to take back. So, we request for one day before the vacation. As far as the main hearing is concerned, it will be deferred to January.
Issues regarding compilation of documents. By when can it be filed comprehensively is the discussion
Dhavan suggests end of next week. AG says will take at least 9 working days, need 2 weeks
Petitioners nominated S. Prasanna from their side. Let the Union take responsibility. We will give all the documents to the Union. But, please fix a timeline when this can be done.
Senior Advocate Raju Ramachandran - Counter Affidavit has been filed. In consultation with the opposite side, we will file a common compilation with the relevant case laws.
ML Sharma, the first person to file the petition, submits that Union has not filed counter affidavit to his petition