Pattan Magistrate ‘crossed limits of sobriety and moderation’ in remarks against govt officers: HC

Pattan Magistrate ‘crossed limits of sobriety and moderation’ in remarks against govt officers: HC

Justice Dhar says courts should avoid passing strictures and disparaging remarks against officials Srinagar: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Tuesday held that courts should avoid passing strictures and disparaging remarks against government officials, particularly when they have not been afforded an opportunity of explaining or defending themselves. The court noted […]

Limit of 90 days for revision appeal under Land Revenue Act, too: HC

Limit of 90 days for revision appeal under Land Revenue Act, too: HC

Srinagar: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday reiterated that a revision petition shall be filed within the same period as is prescribed for filing an appeal against a decree or order, which is 90 days. The court recorded that the provision of the law in Sub-section (2) of Section 12 […]

Not even shred of evidence in kashmirfight blog case: NIA Court

Not even shred of evidence in kashmirfight blog case: NIA Court

‘No material on record, not even remote, which makes out a prima facie case against the accused’ Srinagar: A Special NIA Court here at Srinagar on Saturday came down heavily on police authorities for failing to produce evidence against the accused in the Kashmirfight blog case and the Shujat Bukhari murder case. The court recorded […]

Court has duty to summon witnesses, records if defence seeks: HC

Court has duty to summon witnesses, records if defence seeks: HC

Srinagar: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Friday held that under Section 257 of Criminal Procedure Code, a duty is cast upon a judge/magistrate to issue orders summoning witnesses and evidence if an accused in his/her defence seeks examination of any witness or any document. The court passed the ruling after […]

HC orders medical examination of ex-BOPEE chairman

HC orders medical examination of ex-BOPEE chairman

Srinagar: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Tuesday directed government authorities to ensure that the former Chairman of the Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE), Mushtaq Ahmad Peer be examined by the medical board and furnish the report before the court. In terms of a court order dated 25 November, 2021 […]

HC grants ‘last chance’ to authorities for rehabilitation of Gulmarg shopkeepers

Srinagar: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday directed government authorities to inform the court what steps they have taken to rehabilitate the shopkeepers of Gulmarg who have been waiting for their rehabilitation since 1999. The Court of Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey and Justice Akram Chowdhary while expressing displeasure over the […]

HC seeks govt reply on disengagement of social welfare dept helpers

HC seeks govt reply on disengagement of social welfare dept helpers

Srinagar: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Thursday issued notice to government authorities seeking a response over the disengagement of 918 helpers of the Social Welfare Department. The Court of Sanjeev Kumar issued notice to Commissioner/secretary to Government, Social Welfare Department, Mission Director ICDS, Deputy Director ICDS and concerned District program […]

Chief Passport Officer to decide appeal of Mehbooba’s mother within 2 weeks: HC

Chief Passport Officer to decide appeal of Mehbooba’s mother within 2 weeks: HC

Srinagar: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday directed the Chief Passport Officer to decide the statutory appeal filed by Mehbooba Mufti’s mother over non-issuance of passport to her. The court directed the CPO, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, to decide the appeal within two weeks. Justice Sanjeev Kumar also directed […]