CRPF Jawan Fights to Stop Deportation of Pakistani Wife Amid Pahalgam Fallout – J&K High Court Steps In

A CRPF jawan seeks the J&K High Court’s intervention to prevent the deportation of his Pakistani wife following the Pahalgam terror attack. The Court has directed the Union Government to respond by May 14, while examining the legality of their online marriage and the wife’s visa status amidst national security concerns.

J&K High Court: “Don’t Abuse Law. Wife Cannot Rope in Husband’s Relatives Under 498-A IPC to Recover Stridhan”

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court canceled an FIR under IPC 498-A against Sumesh Chadha, stating he was falsely implicated to pressurize the husband’s family. The court warned against misusing legal provisions in matrimonial disputes.

J&K High Court Issues Contempt Warning to Minister for Non-Compliance With Order: “Needful Shall Be Done Before Next Hearing”

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.

J&K High Court Bans ‘Divorcee’ Label for Women, Calls for Equality

The J&K and Ladakh High Court banned the term “divorcee” for women in legal cases, calling it derogatory. The court ordered all petitions using the word to be rejected and fined a petitioner Rs 20,000 for using it.

J&K High Court Landmark Verdict: “Can’t Deny Passport For Relatives’ Role In Anti-National Activities”

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that a person cannot be denied a passport just because their relatives were involved in militancy or anti-national activities. The court stated that decisions should be based only on an individual’s own actions, not their family’s past. This verdict, welcomed by political leaders, is expected to bring relief to many facing similar discrimination.

Pahari Speaking People in ST Quota | J&K High Court to Hear Maintainability of Plea Challenging Inclusion

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh will assess the validity of a petition challenging the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Schedule Tribes Amendment Act, 2024, which grants 10% reservation to ‘Pahari speaking people’ and four other tribes.

J&K High Court Grants Bail to ‘The Kashmir Walla’ Editor, Sets Precedent in UAPA Cases

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has made a significant ruling in the case of Fahad Shah, the founding editor of the former news portal ‘The Kashmir Walla’, granting him bail in a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This decision marks a crucial interpretation of the law, particularly concerning the arrest and […]

Article 370: Kashmir Integral to India, Supreme Court Clarifies

The Supreme Court, during its ongoing hearing on the abrogation of Article 370, raised pertinent questions about the unique status of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) within the Indian Union. The apex court questioned why neither the Union of India, the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir, nor the political establishment in the rest of the […]