The Supreme Court of India declined to expedite the hearing on pleas for restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, maintaining the scheduled date of October 10. The court had previously ordered the Centre to respond to a plea on statehood restoration within eight weeks, while also emphasizing the importance of considering ground realities in the region. Notably, a unanimous verdict in December 2023 reaffirmed the abrogation of Article 370, asserting it was a temporary provision, but mandated that assembly elections be held by September 2024 and statehood be restored promptly. This ongoing legal discussion reflects the balance between constitutional provisions and regional stability in Jammu and Kashmir.