India dismisses OIC criticism, upholds Supreme Court on Article 370

December 14, 2023

GS Paper II International Relations

Context: India rejected the statement issued by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on the Supreme Court’s judgement upholding the 2019 revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution.

OIC’s Stand on Article 370: Addressing International Disputes and Collective Muslim Advocacy

The OIC secretariat called to reverse all illegal and unilateral measures taken to change the status quo of an internationally recognized disputed territory, about the 2019 amendment to remove Article 370.

About Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC):

Purpose: To safeguard the interests of the Muslim world by uniting the collective voice of the Muslim world.
Formation: It was formed in 1969 following the criminal arson of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem.
Secretariat: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Members: 57 Nations.
- India is not a member of it.

Supreme Court Verdict on Article 370

Recently, the Supreme Court has upheld the abrogation of Article 370 related to Jammu and Kashmir.
The apex court said Article 370 was enacted due to wartime conditions in the State and was meant to serve a transitional purpose.
However, the court has observed that restoration of Statehood and elections should be prioritized.

For More Information, Refer Supreme Court Verdict on Abrogation of Article 370

News Source: Livemint