The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court dismissed Mehbooba Mufti’s PIL seeking transfer of prisoners from outside jails to J-K, terming it politically driven. The court said PILs cannot be used to gain political mileage or turn courts into platforms for electoral advantage.
The J&K and Ladakh High Court questioned the maintainability of Mehbooba Mufti’s plea seeking repatriation of J&K undertrials from prisons outside the Union Territory, asking how she was personally affected. The matter will be heard next on November 18.
Supreme Court has asked the petitioner to approach the Jammu and Kashmir High Court against the government’s order banning 25 books. The bench also requested the High Court Chief Justice to form a three-judge bench for early hearing.
The MHA has decided to grant a visitor visa to Rakshanda Rashid, a Pakistani woman deported post-Pahalgam attack. The Jammu & Kashmir High Court dismissed her plea after the Centre’s assurance.
Jammu & Kashmir High Court ruled that a mother-in-law not party to a domestic violence case cannot file an appeal. Court said only “aggrieved persons” directly affected can challenge trial orders.
J&K High Court upheld the deportation of a couple who lost Indian citizenship after acquiring Pakistani nationality. Court ruled their stay post visa expiry had no legal basis. Srinagar: Today, on June 30, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that two Pakistani nationals, who had entered India with valid visas […]
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir denied anticipatory bail to Shakir-ul-Hassan, accused of raping a woman by falsely promising marriage. The court cited evidence from their WhatsApp conversations, highlighting the seriousness of the allegations. The judge emphasized the need for thorough investigation, rejecting claims of consensual relationship and suggesting potential evidence tampering.
Today, On 4th April, Supreme Court permits Yasin Malik to cross-examine witnesses via video conferencing from Tihar Jail.The court approved the use of video conferencing for witness cross-examination.Yasin Malik will be able to question witnesses remotely from Tihar Jail.This decision ensures that his legal process continues smoothly.
Today, 17th March, The Supreme Court ruled that cases related to the Manipur violence will be tried in Guwahati, dismissing requests for their transfer elsewhere. The bench emphasized that the trials would proceed in Assam’s capital to ensure fairness and security. This decision aligns with earlier directives aimed at expediting justice in the sensitive cases. The Court assured that necessary arrangements would be made to facilitate a smooth legal process.
