The Central Government Today (March 10) approved the permanent appointment of three judges—Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh Sekhri, and Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani—to the Jammu & Kashmir High Court, strengthening the judiciary amidst 10 vacant positions.
Justice Alok Aradhe was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court on January 13, succeeding Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, who is now the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. The oath ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan, attended by various dignitaries. Justice Aradhe has a distinguished legal career and initiated transparency reforms in his previous role.
Today, On 20th January, The Supreme Court directed the Jammu and Kashmir High Court registrar to ensure proper video conferencing (VC) facilities at the Jammu court for the trial of Yasin Malik. The bench also asked the registrars to submit their status reports by February 18. The CBI’s plea regarding the case has been scheduled for hearing on February 21.
Justice NK Singh, born on March 1, 1963, in Imphal, Manipur, assumed office as a Supreme Court judge on July 18, 2024, marking a milestone as Manipur’s first judge in the Supreme Court. His judicial career includes significant roles in various high courts and notable rulings in cases related to nationality and citizenship.
An Indian Air Force Wing Commander accused of rape and forced oral sex by a junior colleague was granted pre-arrest bail by the Jammu and Kashmir High Court. The court allowed the investigation to continue but prohibited filing a chargesheet without its permission, citing concerns about the officer’s career. The Flying Officer detailed the harassment and alleged biased handling of the case, expressing severe mental toll.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court criticized the UT administration’s “couldn’t care less” attitude towards complying with its orders and warned of “firm measures” if compliance is not ensured. The court has ordered key officials to appear for a hearing today after two of them missed a previous court appearance, leading to the bench’s frustration.
Today, On 5th August, The Supreme Court extended the Gita Mittal committee’s tenure by six months to address the Manipur violence case, allowing more time for investigations and relief efforts. The committee oversees relief and rehabilitation for victims and ensures compensation. This decision emphasizes the ongoing need for justice and rehabilitation in the aftermath of the violence.
Chief Justice N Kotiswar Singh bid farewell to Jammu and Kashmir High Court and expressed hope for a Ladakh Bench. He praised the people of Ladakh and emphasized the need for a circuit bench in the region. Justice Singh was content with government interest in the initiative and thanked various individuals and institutions for their support during his tenure.
The Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, recommended the elevation of high court judges N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan to the Supreme Court. The collegium also recommended new Chief Justices for eight high courts to enhance diversity and representation from marginalized communities. This move aims to strengthen the judiciary and ensure diverse representation.
ED has approached the Jammu and Kashmir High Court with a plea to cancel the bail of Choudhary Lal Singh, a former State minister embroiled in a money laundering case. The plea by the ED comes at a critical juncture, as Singh is poised to contest in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections from the Udhampur […]