SC to hear J&K statehood case on August 14

Srinagar, Aug 07: The Supreme Court of India is set to hear the Jammu and Kashmir statehood case (Zahoor Ahmad Bhat & Anr vs Union of India) on August 14, sources confirmed on Thursday.

Earlier, the plea was scheduled to be heard on August 8; however, sources have confirmed that the case will now be taken up on August 14. "the Supreme Court will hear the J&K statehood case (Zahoor Ahmad Bhat & Anr vs UOI) on 14.08.2025." they said.

As per a report by the Hindustan Times, on August 5 (Tuesday), the application was mentioned by senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, appearing for the two applicants — academic Zahoor Ahmad Bhat and social activist Khurshaid Ahmad Malik — who had, in October 2024, approached the top court seeking restoration of statehood within a specific time frame, preferably within two months.

Appearing before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R. Gavai, the senior advocate stated that the matter was listed on the List of Business for August 8 and requested that it not be deleted. The CJI allowed the request by passing a short order: “Not to be deleted,” the report said.