Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh
JK: HC sets aside dismissal of bank officer by MD over alleged anti-national activities
Pampori was dismissed from service in July 2024 following a confidential report forwarded by the Director General of P...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Dismisses Petitions to Quash Cheque Bounce Complaints
The High Court emphasizes that disputed facts in cheque bounce cases must be resolved at the trial court level....
JK HC to hear on Monday plea seeking Crime Branch probe into minor's rape, death in Kishtwar
The petition was filed on behalf of the girl's father, a resident of Chatroo village in Kishtwar district, by senior adv...
Conviction Overturned: J&K High Court Acquits Habibullah Kumar in Bribery Case
Lack of Evidence and Procedural Flaws Lead to Acquittal in High-Profile Corruption Case...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Grants Bail in POCSO Case Amid Contradictory Testimonies
Mohammad Ashraf Sheikh Granted Bail Following Doubts on Age and Consistency of Allegations by the Prosecutrix...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Appoints Independent Arbitrator in Construction Dispute
Court Overrules SIDCO's Nomination Due to Conflict of Interest, Ensures Neutral Arbitration...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes Preventive Detention of Sabeer Ahmed
Court Rules Detention Unsustainable Without Evidence of Public Disorder; Upholds Constitutional Safeguards...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Advocates for Litigant-Friendly Family Court Proceedings
Court stresses on reducing procedural burdens for minors and guardians in maintenance cases...
High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order Against Mohd. Asgar @ Tola
Jammu & Kashmir High Court rules detention based on stale FIRs lacks legal grounds and violates procedural safeguards....
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Upholds Contractor's Rights Against Unlawful Fund Withholding by Authorities
Court affirms that recovery of compensation must adhere to statutory procedures, quashes withholding of contractor’s dep...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Closes PIL Over Building Violations in Gogji Bagh, Orders Legal Action on Tribunal Misconduct
Court directs Chief Secretary to take action following Registrar Vigilance's findings on unlawful compounding of buildin...
High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Overturns Trial Magistrate's Closure of Evidence in Negotiable Instruments Act Case
Court Allows Recall of Key Witnesses, Citing Fair Trial and Just Decision Requirements...
High Court Revives Dismissed Money Recovery Suit, Orders Trial as Ordinary Case
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Sets Aside Trial Court's Decision, Restores Suit for Recovery of Rs. 5 Lakh Loan...
High Court Dismisses Petition Due to Forged Document; Orders Prosecution
Bashir Ahmad Ganai faces legal action for presenting a forged medical certificate to justify absence from duty....
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Upholds Right to Fair Administrative Process in Passport Issuance Case
Court orders disclosure of adverse material to petitioner, ensuring compliance with principles of natural justice....
J&K HC pulls up Family Court for sending police to recover five-year-old girl from father
The High Court said sending police to a father’s home showed judicial insensitivity, noting that if recovery of the chil...
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Upholds Conviction of Godman for Raping Minor, Cites Strong DNA Evidence
The court confirmed a 10-year sentence for Brahmanand Saraswati, convicted of repeated rapes on a minor girl, with DNA e...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Upholds University's Distinct Superannuation Policy
Teachers in constituent colleges not entitled to same retirement age as university faculty, rules court....
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Upholds Mother's Custody of Children Amidst International Custody Dispute
Welfare of Minor Children Paramount in Custody Decisions, Emphasizes Court...
J&K High Court Dismisses Plea for Government Employee's Foreign Sports Assignment
Court Rules Against Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association’s Request for Employee Deputation to International Events...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Refuses to Quash Proceedings Against Directors in Drug Quality Case
Directors of Corona Remedies Pvt. Ltd. to Face Trial for Allegedly Manufacturing Sub-standard Drugs, Court Emphasizes Ev...
J-K High Court dismisses contempt court notice against Shopian deputy commissioner
Earlier, the judicial magistrate had directed Shah to pay Rs 4,30,000 as maintenance arrears to wife Ufaira Gulzar and d...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Condones Delay in Refiling Cheque Bounce Case, Orders Fresh Trial
High Court allows fresh complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, citing Supreme Court's precedent ...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Upholds Cancellation of Tender Amid Allegations of Blacklisting and Fraud
Court affirms Jammu Power Development Corporation's decision to cancel contract award to SPBL Energy due to alleged blac...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes FIR and Attachment of Properties Following Accused's Death
Legal Maxims and Absence of Final Investigation Halt Corruption Proceedings Against Deceased Public Servant...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Orders Appointment for Meritorious SC Candidates in BSF Recruitment Case
Court rules that domicile-based relaxation does not impede SC candidates from unreserved selection, mandates appointment...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Orders Reconsideration of Custody Transfer for Fair Trial
High Court criticizes trial court's decision to reject custody transfer of accused based on residency, emphasizes need f...
High Court Revives Dismissed Complaint, Citing Failure of Justice
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Allows Revision Petition, Restores Complaint to Original Position...
J&K High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition Over Alleged Illegal Detention
Court Rules Voluntary Living Arrangement Not Grounds for Habeas Corpus; Validity of Marriage to be Decided by Civil Cour...
HC pulls up J-K govt over denial of permission to Olympic judge Bilquis Mir to officiate at Hungary event
The court's latest order while referring to its May order of granting provisional permission to Mir put a caveat that it...
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Sets Aside Trial Court Order: Reaffirms Need for Proper Summons Service
In the case of Rama Rani v. Chaman Lal, the High Court highlights the importance of valid summons service for triggering...
High Court Upholds Premature Retirement of Urban Cooperative Bank Executive
Court rules Cooperative Bank's extension of service without legal authority; writ petition dismissed....
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Overturns Lower Court's Custody Decision, Prioritizes Child's Welfare
Court Emphasizes Welfare of Minor Over Allegations Between Parents in Custody Battle...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order Against Juvenile
Court Rules Juvenile Delinquency Cannot Justify Preventive Detention Under Public Safety Act...
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Orders Ex-Gratia Payment to Disabled Soldier
Court rules denial of welfare benefits to Operation Vijay battle casualty as arbitrary and orders Rs. 6 lakh compensatio...
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Upholds FIR in SIM Swap Fraud Case
Court Dismisses Petition to Quash FIR, Emphasizes Investigation for Alleged Rs. 8.73 Lakh Fraud...