New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- The Supreme Court refused to advance the date of hearing on pleas seeking the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, saying the matter is already listed on October 10.

On August 14, a bench headed by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai had sought within eight weeks the Centre's response on a separate plea seeking restoration of statehood to the union territory.

"I am seeking early listing of a contempt petition relating to the abrogation of Article 370. Statehood was to be granted to Jammu and Kashmir," a lawyer told the bench also comprising Justice N.V. Anjaria.

"It is listed already on October 10," the CJI said on Monday while refusing to advance the date of the hearing.We are in the midst of a constitutional benc...