[Live Updates] : SC Hearing In Kashmir Petitions

Now an intervenor from Press Council of India begins saying I don't want to take sides, but will read out certain passages which might help your lordships take a better decision

Upon being asked, lawyer says his name is Bimal Roy. Further states situation in Kashmir is good. There would be a blood bath but for restrictions. People have started visiting jama masjid in Srinagar. Except some cross border issues, situation is returning to normalcy

Lawyer smiles while making submissions. Ramana and Gavai say it's a serious issue, don't laugh. If it wasn't serious and we weren't taking it seriously we wouldn't allow you to argue so long.

SG concludes. Counsel for Intervenor Intercontinental Bar Association begins

J Ramana asks about an article he referred in the morning from Economic Times about signing a bond before getting internet access.

SG says he'll find out and appraise.

J Ramana asks about an article he referred in the morning from Economic Times about signing a bond before getting internet access.

SG says he'll find out and appraise.

SG- most restrictions lifted, I don't want to engage in rhetoric'

SG- Majority of people there are happy. No bullets fired, no lives lost

SG- Situation is normal in Kashmir. Minimal restrictions. I can place videos from yesterday, week before and week before to show how courts functioning, markets railway station, etc

SG Now addresses references to Hong Kong HC decision made by petitioners.

SG- they do not have cross border terrorism. It was only and only a protest. It's like comparing apples and oranges. There's no threat like we have faced since 1947. There were no leaders saying things like cutting heads etc