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Centre Notifies Appointment of 6 Advocates & Judicial Officer for Two High Courts

Six advocates and a judicial officer were appointed as judges in two high courts. According to a statement from the Law Ministry, advocates Mullappally Abdul Aziz Abdul Hakhim, Syam Kumar Vadakke Mudavakkat, Harisankar... Read more »
History Sheeter

Multiple FIRs Alone Cannot Brand an Accused as a ‘History Sheeter’- J&K High Court

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently held that a person cannot be designated as a ‘history sheeter’ solely based on the registration of multiple first information reports (FIRs)... Read more »
SC

Ladakh Hill Council Polls: SC Set Aside Notification And Orders Fresh Process In 7 Days

The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside August 5 notification of the election department for the Ladakh hill council polls and directed the issuance of fresh notification within 7 days for it.... Read more »
Medical Staff shortage

J-K and Ladakh HC Seeks Report on Shortage of Medical Officers and Staff

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently asked the state government to submit a detailed action taken report on the acute shortage of medical officers and staff in the region... Read more »
J&K HC

JK And Ladakh HC Upholds Acquittal Of BSF Personnel In Army Patrol Firing Case

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently upheld the acquittal of Border Security Force (BSF) personnel accused in the controversial Army patrol firing case that occurred during the Kargil War... Read more »
J&K & Ladakh HC Seeks Action Plan From Govt To Ensure Smooth Conduct Of Upcoming Amarnath Yatra

J&K & Ladakh HC Seeks Action Plan From Govt To Ensure Smooth Conduct Of Upcoming Amarnath Yatra

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently sought a report from the government regarding its action plan for facilitating tourists and managing the upcoming Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage. A bench comprising... Read more »
J&K and Ladakh HC

‘No Self-Respecting Woman Would Fabricate A Rape Story’: J&K And Ladakh HC Denies Bail To A Minor Girl Rapist

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently stated that violent crimes against women and children are on the rise, and that courts should not be lenient toward those charged... Read more »
J&K & Ladakh HC Issues Notice To Ladakh Govt Over Increasing Number Of Stray Dog Bite Cases

J&K & Ladakh HC Issues Notice To Ladakh Govt Over Increasing Number Of Stray Dog Bite Cases

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has recently issued a notice to the Ladakh government after taking suo motu cognizance of an increase in stray dog bite incidents. The... Read more »
J&K HC Seeks Status Report On Implementation Of Right To Free And Compulsory Education Act

J&K HC Seeks Status Report On Implementation Of Right To Free And Compulsory Education Act

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently ordered the Jammu and Kashmir government to submit a status report on the steps taken to implement the Right to Free and... Read more »
J&K HC Notifies Rules For Live Streaming And Recording Of Court Proceedings

J&K HC Notifies Rules For Live Streaming And Recording Of Court Proceedings

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Monday notified the “Live Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings Rules of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, 2023.” The... Read more »