The Delhi High Court rejected the bail plea of Naval Kishor Kapoor, citing flight risk and his role in illicit terror funding. The court found prima facie evidence of his involvement in transferring foreign funds to separatist groups in Kashmir.
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Srinagar Bench) has stayed the filing of a chargesheet against the husband’s family in a dowry, assault, and cruelty case, citing lack of evidence, while allowing the investigation against the husband to proceed. The petitioners claim the FIR was filed out of revenge.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court issued stay the deportation of a Kashmiri man who lost his passport in Pakistan in 1986. He had traveled there to visit his sister and brother-in-law, who had migrated in 1965. During his stay, he reportedly lost his passport, leaving him stranded. The court’s decision provides temporary relief as his case is reviewed.
A special division bench of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court will hear a plea challenging the Lieutenant Governor’s authority to nominate five members to the Legislative Assembly. The petition argues that this power should require the advice of the council of ministers, citing constitutional concerns.
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has labeled Jammu and Kashmir’s transition from statehood to a Union Territory as a “constitutional misdemeanour,” calling for its restoration. He stated, “It was wrong for the Supreme Court not to have decided that issue. Time to restore statehood. This is the constitutional right of the people of J-K.”
Legal experts assert that restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) will not necessitate dissolving the newly elected legislative assembly, which secured a majority in October 2024. The assembly will continue functioning irrespective of statehood restoration, a key demand amid rising calls for full state governance following the abrogation of Article 370.
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A Delhi court has granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah in a money laundering case, citing his nearly seven years in custody. The court noted that with no prior convictions, he is entitled to statutory bail. Shah’s legal battle continues, with the judge highlighting the seriousness of the other cases against him.
The victories of imprisoned candidates Amritpal Singh and Sheikh Abdul Rashid have raised questions about their eligibility as Members of Parliament in India. Despite their wins in the Khadoor Sahib and Baramulla constituencies, their ability to serve in the Lok Sabha hinges on the legal framework and the implications of their criminal charges. If convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for two years, they will automatically lose their seats. Past cases indicate that incarcerated individuals have been granted permission to temporarily fulfill their elected duties, but the final decision will ultimately rest with the House. Singh, detained under the National Security Act (NSA), has been vocal about his initiatives against drug abuse in Punjab, while Rashid faces charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and ran for election on an Awami Ittehad Party ticket.
The Supreme Court of India emphasized the right to dissent and freedom of speech, stating that criticizing government actions is not a crime. The court urged law enforcement agencies to understand and respect citizens’ rights to express dissent, stressing the need to evaluate statements based on their impact on reasonable individuals, rather than hypersensitive interpretations.