SC's decision on arrest in SCST case; ordinance to be passed during May 16th SC hearing

More updates in special status to J&K section 35 A. The centre has told the sc that it will not file any reply in the case and it will respond only on matters related to the constitution. A-G KK Venugopal added that the interlocutor has spoken to stake holders several times in the matter. SC has said that all proceedings need to be completed before august 6. The court will hear the case on August 16 when it will decide whether to refer the case to the constitution bench.