High Court
Jammu and Kashmir High Court
Srinagar / Jammu
Established in 1928 and reorganised in 2019 as the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, it has jurisdiction over the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
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Low Fines Fail to Deter Animal Cruelty, J&K High Court Calls for Heavier Penalties and Jail Terms: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has quashed a preventive detention order against Anwar Jan, holding that the detention suffered from multiple legal and procedural infirmities. The Division Bench comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Mohd Yousuf Wani pronounced the judgment on 24…
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Adult’s Choice Cannot Be Overridden by Societal Expectations, Police Protection Directed for Couple: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has allowed a plea by Nusrat Jan and another, directing police authorities to provide appropriate protection to both petitioners. The case arose from WP(C) No. 1805/2026 and LPA No. 209/2026. The petitioners had sought protection from interference with their…
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Drug Sample Expired Before Re-Testing, Proceedings Against Maxmed Life Sciences Quashed: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court at Jammu has quashed criminal proceedings against Maxmed Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. and its director Sanjeev Wasan in a case under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The case arose after a sample of the drug “Amzone”, manufactured by the company, was collected from Chest and…
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Action Ordered Against Man for Wasting Court’s Time With Plea to Trace Non-Existent Daughter: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed the filing of a criminal complaint against Tassadaq Hussain after an inquiry found that the daughter whose alleged illegal confinement he had challenged in court did not exist. The court said he had misled both the police and the judiciary, leading to…
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Prolonged Relationship Despite Knowing Man Was Already Married Raises Doubt Over ‘False Promise of Marriage’ Claim: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has granted anticipatory bail to police officer Vikrant Kotwal in connection with FIR No. 178/2026, registered at Police Station Samba under Sections 69, 83, 88 and 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The case arose from a complaint by a woman police employee who…
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ED Plea to Add Sections 411 and 424 RPC Charges in JKCA Funds Case Linked to Farooq Abdullah Rejected: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has partly allowed a petition filed by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) against an order concerning the alleged misappropriation of Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) funds. The case arose from CBI proceedings relating to FIR No. 05/2015, involving…
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Modification of Interim Relief Is Not a “Judgment” Under Letters Patent, Defence Tender Appeal Dismissed: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has dismissed a Letters Patent Appeal filed by M/s Jai Sukrala Trading Co., through its proprietor Ishan Gupta, against an interim order concerning a defence tender. The dispute arose after the 59 Engineer Regiment issued an RFP on 17 June 2026 for realignment…
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Personal Disputes Cannot Be Treated as Threat to Public Order, Preventive Detention Order Quashed: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has quashed the preventive detention order against Mohd. Yousuf, 49, of Salwah, Mendhar, Poonch. The order was issued by the District Magistrate, Poonch on 27.04.2026 under the J&K Public Safety Act. Yousuf’s wife, Farida Bi, had challenged the detention through…
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Bail Granted During Investigation in POCSO Case Involving Child Assault by Uncle Was “Too Premature”, Bail Cancelled: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has cancelled the bail granted to Rayees Ahmad Shah in a case registered under the POCSO Act, holding that the bail granted during the investigation was premature. The court was hearing a petition filed by the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir through Police…
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Mere Membership of Terrorist Gang Not Sufficient to Invoke Section 20 UAPA, Prosecution Must Prove Terrorist Act: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has partly allowed a petition filed by Dawood, 21, challenging the charges framed against him by the Special Judge designated under the NIA Act, Jammu. Dawood had challenged the trial court’s order dated 23 August 2025, under which he was charged under Sections 13…
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Police Officer Granted Anticipatory Bail in Case Alleging False Promise of Marriage: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has granted anticipatory bail to Vikrant Kotwal, a police officer facing allegations of cheating and sexual exploitation following promises of marriage. The order was passed by Justice Sanjay Dhar on September 11, 2026, in Bail Application No. 156/2026. The case…
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‘Advocate Not Above Law’: Police Directed to Follow Due Process in Investigation: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar heard a petition filed by Wasim Ahmad Reshi, an Advocate, concerning the manner in which police sought his assistance in an investigation. The matter arose from FIR No. 198/2026 registered at Police Station Ramban under Section 137, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)…
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Liquor Trade Is a Privilege, Not a Fundamental Right; Cantonment Board Empowered to Levy Enhanced License Fee: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has upheld the decision of the Srinagar Cantonment Board to enhance the annual license fee for liquor bars. The case arose when the Board revised the fee to ₹5,00,000 with a 30% annual escalation, which was challenged as arbitrary and discriminatory. The Court…
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Arbitrary Demolition of Senior Citizen's Property Slammed, ₹86 Lakhs Compensation Ordered for 'Clandestine' Action: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a powerful ruling that reaffirms the importance of Article 300A of the Constitution of India and Rule of Law, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Wednesday, May 8, 2025, came down heavily on the Union Territory administration for unlawfully demolishing private property in Bathindi, Jammu, owned by Abdul…
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Demand Notice Under NI Act Must Be Considered In Entirety, Not Rejected For A Single Mistake: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In the matter of CRM(M) No. 798/2022, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu, presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajnesh Oswal, dismissed a petition filed by Pawan Kumar challenging the validity of a criminal complaint initiated against him under Section 138 read with Section 142 of the Negotiable…
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Desertion Requires Clear Intention, Mere Separation Not Enough To Justify Divorce Appeal: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has clarified that desertion as a ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, cannot be established merely by showing physical separation. The Court emphasized that there must also be clear evidence of intent to permanently sever the marital relationship.…
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Trial Judges Must Write or Dictate Interim Orders Themselves; Relying on Staff for Drafting Is an Unhealthy Practice: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a crucial ruling that underlines the importance of procedural integrity in subordinate courts, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has cautioned magistrates against delegating the drafting of interim orders, including charge-framing decisions, to subordinate staff. The judgment came in the case titled…
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Bail Denial Should Be a Judicious Exception, Personal Liberty Under Article 21 Is 'Too Precious' for Casual Curtailment: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the bail application filed by Mehmood Ur Rayaz Bhat has been addressed, shedding light on critical aspects of criminal jurisprudence and the provisions related to anticipatory bail. The judgment was delivered by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Mohd. Yousuf…
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State Police's Failure to Use Regular Criminal Law is No Justification for Invoking Preventive Detention": Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a landmark judgment, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has quashed the preventive detention of Anjun Khan, aged 25, under the Public Safety Act (PSA), emphasizing that this act should not be misused to bypass ordinary criminal law. The ruling, delivered by Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, underscored the…
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Letters Patent Appeal Not Maintainable Against Single Judge Order in Article 226 Plea if It Has ‘Criminal Case Trapping Elements’: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court addressed the complexities surrounding the registration of an FIR concerning alleged custodial torture and the applicability of various legal provisions in a case involving an attempt to commit suicide. The judgment emphasized the need for timely action when a cognizable offense…
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Court Rules Bail in Criminal Cases Insufficient for Preventive Detention: Detention Order Against Former SMC Corporator Quashed: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
Srinagar, September 12, 2024 — In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the detention order of Aqib Ahmad Renzu, finding the detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA) to be legally unsustainable. The court's decision underscores the importance of adhering to constitutional…
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DV Act Court Rules Interim Residence Orders Can Be Granted Without Full Trial, Emphasizes Immediate Relief for Women: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent decision by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar, the court addressed a significant issue concerning interim relief under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (DV Act). The case in question is CRM(M) No.36/2023, where Mst Shameema Begum is the petitioner, represented by…
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O6 R7 CPC, Court Clarifies Differences in Amendment Considerations for Plaint and Written Statement: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In the case of Ghulam Hassan Khanyari v. Reyaz Ahmad Bhat & Anr., the Court has addressed the application for amendment of the written statement under the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). Key Facts: 1. Settlement and Demarcation: The dispute involves land settled among four co-owners on October 31, 1991. Each party was…
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Public Safety Act Cannot Bypass Due Process Established Under Criminal Procedure Code: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a significant judgment, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the preventive detention of Hamid Mohd. under the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978 (PSA), highlighting serious lapses in the application of the law. The judgment, delivered by Hon'ble Justice Rahul Bharti, underscores the…
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Low Fines Fail to Deter Animal Cruelty, J&K High Court Calls for Heavier Penalties and Jail Terms: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has quashed a preventive detention order against Anwar Jan, holding that the detention suffered from multiple legal and procedural infirmities. The Division Bench comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Mohd Yousuf Wani pronounced the judgment on 24…
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Adult’s Choice Cannot Be Overridden by Societal Expectations, Police Protection Directed for Couple: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has allowed a plea by Nusrat Jan and another, directing police authorities to provide appropriate protection to both petitioners. The case arose from WP(C) No. 1805/2026 and LPA No. 209/2026. The petitioners had sought protection from interference with their…
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Prolonged Relationship Despite Knowing Man Was Already Married Raises Doubt Over ‘False Promise of Marriage’ Claim: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has granted anticipatory bail to police officer Vikrant Kotwal in connection with FIR No. 178/2026, registered at Police Station Samba under Sections 69, 83, 88 and 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The case arose from a complaint by a woman police employee who…
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ED Plea to Add Sections 411 and 424 RPC Charges in JKCA Funds Case Linked to Farooq Abdullah Rejected: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has partly allowed a petition filed by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) against an order concerning the alleged misappropriation of Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) funds. The case arose from CBI proceedings relating to FIR No. 05/2015, involving…
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Modification of Interim Relief Is Not a “Judgment” Under Letters Patent, Defence Tender Appeal Dismissed: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has dismissed a Letters Patent Appeal filed by M/s Jai Sukrala Trading Co., through its proprietor Ishan Gupta, against an interim order concerning a defence tender. The dispute arose after the 59 Engineer Regiment issued an RFP on 17 June 2026 for realignment…
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Personal Disputes Cannot Be Treated as Threat to Public Order, Preventive Detention Order Quashed: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has quashed the preventive detention order against Mohd. Yousuf, 49, of Salwah, Mendhar, Poonch. The order was issued by the District Magistrate, Poonch on 27.04.2026 under the J&K Public Safety Act. Yousuf’s wife, Farida Bi, had challenged the detention through…
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Bail Granted During Investigation in POCSO Case Involving Child Assault by Uncle Was “Too Premature”, Bail Cancelled: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has cancelled the bail granted to Rayees Ahmad Shah in a case registered under the POCSO Act, holding that the bail granted during the investigation was premature. The court was hearing a petition filed by the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir through Police…
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Mere Membership of Terrorist Gang Not Sufficient to Invoke Section 20 UAPA, Prosecution Must Prove Terrorist Act: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu has partly allowed a petition filed by Dawood, 21, challenging the charges framed against him by the Special Judge designated under the NIA Act, Jammu. Dawood had challenged the trial court’s order dated 23 August 2025, under which he was charged under Sections 13…
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‘Advocate Not Above Law’: Police Directed to Follow Due Process in Investigation: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar heard a petition filed by Wasim Ahmad Reshi, an Advocate, concerning the manner in which police sought his assistance in an investigation. The matter arose from FIR No. 198/2026 registered at Police Station Ramban under Section 137, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)…
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PSA Detention Cannot Be Based on Stale Cases Without a Fresh Link to Future Threat: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has quashed the preventive detention of Suhail Fayaz Najar under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978. The detention order was passed by the District Magistrate, Pulwama on 10.07.2025, alleging that his activities were prejudicial to the security of the…
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Procession, Anti-National Slogans and Stone-Pelting Establish Prima Facie Case Under UAPA: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar considered an appeal by the UT of J&K against the discharge of Mohd Yousuf Lone in a case arising from FIR No. 279/2013. The case concerns allegations relating to a procession on 8 November 2013, slogans against the unity and integrity of India, and…
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J&K Bank Employee’s Termination Over Alleged Anti-National Activities Quashed for Failure to Conduct Mandatory Probe: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the dismissal of a senior Jammu & Kashmir Bank officer who was removed from service over alleged involvement in terrorist and anti-national activities. The Court held that dismissal without holding an inquiry is a drastic power and can be exercised only when the…
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About the Jammu and Kashmir High Court
Established in 1928 and reorganised in 2019 as the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, it has jurisdiction over the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
Seat
Srinagar / Jammu
State / UT
Jammu and Kashmir
Region
North India
