The Jammu & Kashmir High Court introduces new civil rules protecting soldiers from arrests, seizures, and delays during active duty, ensuring fair legal treatment in civil cases.
Today, On 21st April, The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has asked the Srinagar Municipal Commissioner to come to court in person for not filing a report about a slaughterhouse project. The case was filed by an NGO through a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the proper construction of slaughterhouses in Jammu and Srinagar.
Justice Rajesh Bindal, born on April 16, 1961, in Ambala, Haryana, assumed office as a Supreme Court judge on February 13, 2023. He previously served at the Punjab & Haryana High Court, Jammu & Kashmir High Court, and Calcutta High Court, and as Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court. He will retire on April 15, 2027, after a distinguished career.
Justice Pankaj Mittal, born on June 17, 1961, assumed office on February 6, 2023, and will retire on June 16, 2026. With a notable legal lineage, he has over 37,000 judgments across various fields and served as a judge in multiple high courts. He enjoys philately and has contributed to judicial administration.
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court declared that retaining seized vehicles at police stations for extended periods is pointless. Justice Nargal stressed the prompt release of such property and stated that the court can handle it based on possession under Section 452 of the CrPC. The court invalidated previous orders and returned the matter for reconsideration.
