Srinagar, Aug. 25 -- 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 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 hearing.

"We are in the midst of a constitutional bench hearing (the bench is hearing a presidential reference on fixing timelines for governors and the president)," Justice Gavai said.

While seeking the Centre's response, the bench had e...