Srinagar, Aug. 15 -- The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Thursday granted time to the petitioner to file a rejoinder on the MHA's affidavit on the nomination of five members to the J&K Assembly before the next date of hearing on September 26.

The Ministry of Home Affairs, in an affidavit, said the powers granted to the J&K lieutenant governor (L-G) to nominate five members to the legislative assembly were necessary for inclusivity and adequate representation of all communities.

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