Raju Ramachandran: As per Art. 370, when it came to matters with respect to Pre-decided issues in the IoA, there was a need for “consultation”. However, in new matters, it’s “concurrence” of Government of J&K.

Now, your Lordships, the relevance of this provision rests upon the fact that the will of the people was always taken into consideration when it came to the application of any major changes to the State.