J&K & Ladakh High Court rules a woman in a live-in relationship cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC if her partner is accused of rape, lacking a husband-wife relationship.
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court warned a minister of contempt for delaying compliance with its order. The court dismissed the government’s argument that the minister was busy with the ongoing Assembly session. It emphasized that official duties cannot justify non-compliance with judicial directives.
Today, On 11th June, Justice Rajesh Sekhri granted a one-year extension as an additional judge of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court, following a recommendation by the Supreme Court Collegium on May 17. The decision, effective from July 29, 2024, ensures continuity in the judiciary of Jammu & Kashmir. The Central Government announced this extension via a tweet by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.
