Supreme Court asks J&K High Court to submit a report over its accessibility amid security restrictions

Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi today heard a petition by child rights activist Enakshi Ganguly on the state of children between six and 18 years because of the restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir. The restrictions in the valley were tightened after the center’s decision to abrogate Article 370 on August 5.

Supreme Court while hearing the petition asked why the petitioner did not approach Srinagar High Court. “You want things done under the aegis of the High Court, you can go there,” the court said to the activist. The petitioner in reply alleged that it was difficult for them to access the High Court amid security restrictions.

“It is difficult to go to the High Court,” Ganguly’s lawyer Huzefi Ahmadi was quoted as saying by NDTV.

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi responded, “Why is it difficult to go to the Jammu and Kashmir High Court? Is anyone coming in the way? We want to know from the Chief Justice (High Court). If required, I will go to the Jammu and Kashmir High Court.”

Ranjan Gogoi also added that it is very, very serious if people are unable to approach the High Court and he will visit Srinagar himself if required. Ranjan Gogoi also asked the Jammu & Kashmir High Court chief justice to submit a report over its accessibility amid security restrictions.

However, Ranjan Gogoi also warned the lawyer to be ready to face consequences if the report suggested anything contrary.

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