The decision pertains to the constitutional validity of scrapping Article 370 and bifurcating Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories.
Petitioners argue that Article 370 couldn't be unilaterally revoked by the Centre, questioning the authority after the dissolution of the Constituent Assembly in 1957.
The court is probing who can recommend revoking Article 370, emphasizing the need for approval from the Constituent Assembly, which ceased to exist in 1957.
The Centre contends that its decisions align with the legal framework, contributing to the mainstreaming of Jammu and Kashmir and fostering development.
The government asserts that Article 370 deprived J&K residents of fundamental rights, including education, and its removal paved the way for equal opportunities.
Article 35A, scrapped alongside Article 370, previously granted special privileges exclusively to J&K residents, restricting rights for others.
The security is heightened in Kashmir ahead of the verdict, and the BJP urges respect for the court's decision.
Former CM Omar Abdullah assures peaceful protests if the verdict is adverse, pledging to continue the fight through lawful means.
PDP and Congress express hope that the court will uphold the interests of the people in this significant legal decision.