The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition that sought a declaration of the constitutionality of the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to the former state of Jammu and Kashmir. The plea was termed "misconceived" by a bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud. The court noted that the issue of the constitutional validity of Article 370`s abrogation is already being considered by a constitution bench of the apex court.

"What kind of a petition is this? You are now seeking a declaration by this court that the abrogation of Article 370 is valid. Why should we issue that declaration on your petition? Who has set your client up?" the bench, also comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, asked the counsel appearing for the petitioner, PTI reported.