SRINAGAR: The J&K High Court registered a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) after taking a suo motu cognisance of a news report about a Trauma hospital at Ramban being non-functional for last 10 years. The court of Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Rajnesh Oswal issued notice to the government through Secretary, Health and Medical education […]
Srinagar: The J&K High Court on Thursday upheld the Public Safety Act detention of president Jammu and Kashmir Bar Association Mian Abdul Qayoom while leaving up to him to decide whether he wants to shun “secessionist ideology” or not. The court while taking the stand of Advocate General, DC Riana on record left it to […]
Srinagar: The J&K High Court has directed Member Secretary, Legal Services Authority, to ensure that parents are able to interact with their children in domestic abuse cases through video if physical visits are not possible due to the coronavirus situation. The direction was passed after Amicus Curiae in the matter, Monika Kohli, drew attention of […]
Srinagar: The Government of India (GoI) has informed the J&K High Court that a separate legislation for safety of healthcare workers cannot be enacted as similar demands from other professionals would arise. Assistant Solicitor General of India (ASGI) Vishal Sharma filed in the High Court a communication dated May 12, 2020, received by him from […]
Srinagar: The J&K High Court has issued notice and directed the government to file objections after a fresh plea was filed by journalist and author Gowhar Geelani against the transfer and investigation of his case to Sadder police station. Geelani while filing the fresh plea through his counsel Salih Pirzada questioned the order dated April […]
Srinagar: Immediate steps are being taken to constitute a bench of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in Jammu and Kashmir, the Government of India (GoI) informed High Court. Assistant Solicitor General of India (ASGI), Vishal Sharma, informed the court that the GoI is taking immediate steps to constitute a bench of CAT in J&K while further […]
Srinagar: The J&K High Court expressed satisfaction over the measures taken by the government to mitigate the sufferings of victims of domestic violence including women, elderly persons, children and transgenders. The court of Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Rajnesh Oswal expressed satisfaction after a detailed report was filed by social welfare department (SWD) about […]
Srinagar: The Doctors Association of Kashmir (DAK) through a report has informed J&K High Court that they do not want any separate law for safety and safeguarding of medical professionals as it will prove deterrent to the doctor-patient relationship. The association said that if a new law is framed, “the people will avoid using healthcare […]
Orders for fresh report next hearing Srinagar: The J&K High Court expressed deep concern and dissatisfaction over the action of authorities on the issue of educating and disseminating information to public post removal of lockdown restrictions. The court rejected the report filed by Atal Dulloo, Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical department on May 8 by […]
Srinagar: The J&K High Court has directed the municipal corporations of Jammu and Srinagar to place a detailed action taken report regarding stray cattle and maintenance of veterinary services for animals. The court passed the direction after noting that veterinary services for animals need to be ensured during the current lockdown. The court recorded that […]