J&K High Court: Weekly Causelist to Carry VC Links for Both Benches, SOP Issued for Smooth Virtual Hearings

J&K High Court orders publication of video conferencing links in weekly causelists for Jammu and Srinagar benches. Advocates must follow strict SOPs for virtual hearings.

Supreme Court Grants Bail to Accused in Dowry Death Case Amidst High Court Delays

The Supreme Court granted bail to a man accused in a dowry death case after nearly eight years in jail due to the prolonged delay in the High Court’s decision on his bail plea. The Supreme Court expressed concern over the slow progress of the trial and intervened to ensure the timely dispensation of justice.

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Issues Guidelines on Arrests in Criminal Cases

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has taken a decisive step by laying down guidelines concerning the arrest, detention, and bail of individuals implicated in criminal cases. These guidelines are applicable to “all criminal cases where the offence alleged is punishable with an imprisonment term that could extend up to seven years, […]