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Indian Judiciary Unites in Condemnation of Deadly Pahalgam Terror Attack

The Supreme Court and High Court of J&K and Ladakh lead mourning and solidarity efforts after the attack that killed 26 tourists.

The heinous terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, was denounced by the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday, expressing its profound distress.
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Overview

  • The Supreme Court unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack as a 'diabolical act of mindless violence.'
  • Judges, lawyers, and court staff at the Supreme Court observed two minutes of silence to honor the 26 victims and express solidarity with their families.
  • Chief Justice Arun Palli led condolence meetings at the High Court of J&K and Ladakh in both Jammu and Srinagar, where participants also observed two minutes of silence.
  • Over 300 members of the Supreme Court Bar Association gathered in solidarity with the victims, denouncing the attack as barbaric and cowardly.
  • This marks the first time in Indian history that the Supreme Court has issued a formal resolution in response to a terrorist attack, highlighting a unified legal fraternity's stand against terrorism.