HC takes up plea to shift Mian Qayoom out of Tihar Jail

Asks govt to respond within 4 days, video-conference to see and ascertain Qayoom's health

HC takes up plea to shift Mian Qayoom out of Tihar Jail

Srinagar: The J&K High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the government on an application seeking shifting of Kashmir Bar Association president Mian Abdul Qayoom, who is in prison under Public Safety Act (PSA) since August 5, 2019, in Delhi’s Tihar Jail. The application sought his shifting to his house in Delhi so that he […]

Submit plan to prevent vector-borne diseases: HC to municipal corporations

Submit plan to prevent vector-borne diseases: HC to municipal corporations

Srinagar: In view of the coronavirus pandemic, the J&K High Court has called for a comprehensive action plan from Commissioners of Srinagar and Jammu municipal corporations to combat vector-borne diseases. The court also observed that the daily temperatures are rising and there may be insufficiency of water supply in the districts of J&K. The court […]

HC’s interference in Darbar Move ‘unwarranted, legally unsustainable’: Advocates file intervention plea

HC’s interference in Darbar Move ‘unwarranted, legally unsustainable’: Advocates file intervention plea

Srinagar: An intervention application has been filed in the J&K High Court challenging the “judicial review” of the Darbar Move and describing the court’s intervention in this matter as legally “unsustainable” and “unwarranted”. The application has been filed by Advocates Tariq Ahmad Lone and Umar Mir and has sought revocation or modification of the court […]

Court notice to IMA, DAK, RDA on safety of health workers

Court notice to IMA, DAK, RDA on safety of health workers

Srinagar: The J&K High Court issued notice to Indian Medical Association, Resident Doctors Association and Doctors Association of Kashmir about safety, healthcare and violence against healthcare professionals. The directions came after amicus curiae, Monika Kohli, submitted that she has come across reports from J&K of an actual incident of doctors in Budgam who were held […]

HC probes deeper into details of Darbar move

HC probes deeper into details of Darbar move

Srinagar: In view of the annual Darbar move, the J&K High Court has called for a report, within two days, from the Secretary, General Administration Department, regarding the current status and location of all government records that are transported during the Durbar move. Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Rajnesh Oswal remarked that during many […]

Inform about conditions of migrants: HC to admin

Inform about conditions of migrants: HC to admin

Srinagar: J&K High Court Friday directed Divisional Commissioners of Jammu and Srinagar to inform the court about the condition of migrants, contract labours and visitors stranded in Jammu and Kashmir. The court passed the direction after it was informed that there were a large number of migrant and contract labourers and visitors to places of […]

J&K High Court orders release of former SMC Dy Mayor on bond

J&K High Court orders release of former SMC Dy Mayor on bond

Srinagar: Former Deputy Mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Sheikh Mohammad Imran was released on a temporary bail on Thursday after J&K High Court directed the executive magistrate, Srinagar to ensure release of the detenue after securing bond and necessary sureties to his satisfaction. The court while directing for temporary release of the detenue asked […]

J&K High Court orders release of former SMC Dy Mayor on bond 

J&K High Court orders release of former SMC Dy Mayor on bond 

Srinagar: Former Deputy Mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Sheikh Mohammad Imran was released on a temporary bail on Thursday after J&K High Court directed the executive magistrate, Srinagar to ensure release of the detenue after securing bond and necessary sureties to his satisfaction. The court while directing for temporary release of the detenue asked […]

HC notice to govt on shortage of essentials

HC notice to govt on shortage of essentials

Srinagar: The J&K High Court has issued notice to the government on a fresh application related to shortage of essential commodities on account of black marketing and hoarding. The application, moved by counsels Hanan Momin and Ateeb Kanth, submitted that the availability of essential commodities has become limited in many areas. It was submitted prices […]

Release of prisoners: HC seeks report from govt

Release of prisoners: HC seeks report from govt

Srinagar: The J&K High Court has called for a report from the government with regard to release of prisoners in accordance with directions of a High Powered Committee. The direction was passed after a report dated 8th April was filed by VK Singh, Director General (Prisons), informing the court that the High Powered Committee appointed […]

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