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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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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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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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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Re-Tendering of 39 Works After Opening of Financial Bids Quashed, Authority Cannot Act Arbitrarily: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
Quick Summary WP(C) No. 2583/2025 was filed before the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu by Iftekhar Hussain Shah and others against the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and officers of the PWD (R&B). The dispute concerned the cancellation of a tender process for 39 civil works after the…
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Bar Association Election Dispute Not Maintainable Under Article 226, Advocate’s Plea Dismissed: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court at Srinagar has dismissed a writ petition filed by advocate Abdul Basit Bhat challenging the amended election rules of the District Bar Association, Shopian. The Court clarified that disputes over internal eligibility criteria for association elections do not fall within the…
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DNA Evidence Alone Does Not Establish Lack of Consent in POCSO Cases; It Must Be Assessed Along With Victim’s Testimony: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has granted bail to Mohammad Ashraf Sheikh, an accused facing trial under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Justice Sanjay Dhar held that although a DNA profiling report can constitute strong…
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Mother's Violation of Foreign Court Order and Relocation of Children to India Does Not Disentitle Her From Custody: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that a mother's violation of a court direction and her act of bringing minor children from Qatar to India by procuring duplicate passports, although legally impermissible, would not by itself make her unfit to retain custody. The Court held that the decisive…
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Child Welfare Takes Priority, Custody Retained by Mother Despite Qatar Relocation Dispute Under Guardians and Wards Act: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court at Srinagar has delivered an important judgment on child custody, holding that the welfare and best interests of minor children must remain the central consideration in custody disputes. The Court ruled that the mother's violation of conditions imposed by a Qatar court and her…
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Domicile Relaxation Available to All; SC Candidate Cannot Be Deprived of Availing Unreserved Vacancy: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that a reserved category candidate cannot be denied appointment against an unreserved vacancy merely because the candidate availed a physical relaxation that was available equally to all candidates belonging to a particular geographical region. The Court clarified…
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PIT NDPS Act | Unexplained Four-Month Delay in Acting on Police Dossier Makes Preventive Detention a "Mockery": Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed a preventive detention order passed under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988 (PIT NDPS Act, 1988), holding that the authorities failed to justify a delay of more than four months in issuing the detention…
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2016 Case Against Coca-Cola Over Dual MRPs Quashed: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has quashed a criminal case registered against Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. over the sale of Coca-Cola bottles carrying different Maximum Retail Prices (MRPs) in different markets. The court held that, at the time of the alleged offence in 2016, there was no legal…
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PSA Detention Set Aside | Liberty Can't Be Curtailed on Vague Allegations Against Alleged Forest Land Encroacher: J&K & Ladakh High Court
The Patna High Court has set aside an order that had summoned a man to face trial in a murder case under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The Court held that the materials relied upon by the Trial Court were extremely weak and that the entire exercise appeared to be influenced by mala fide…
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Court Rules Wife's Suicide Within Seven Years of Marriage Does Not Automatically Trigger Presumption of Abetment Against Husband: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a significant judgment, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has overturned the conviction of an appellant accused of abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC). The appeal challenged the trial court’s decision which had previously convicted the appellant based on allegations of harassment…
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Mere Demand for Dowry Not Considered Cruelty Without Persistent Harassment: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a significant judgment delivered on August 13, 2024, the Supreme Court addressed crucial aspects of Section 306 RPC concerning the abetment of suicide. The case revolves around the prosecution's burden to establish the link between alleged cruelty and the victim’s suicide. Here's a detailed breakdown of the court's…
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Court Orders UT Administration to Fast-Track PET Scan Installation in All Government Medical Colleges:Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has issued a significant order in the cases of WP(C) No. 1596/2024 and WP(C) No. 1613/2024. This development concerns a petition filed by Vishwajeet Singh Thakur and others, challenging certain actions of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir. Counsel for the Respondents: - Ms.…
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Father has obligation to maintain children even if mother is working: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
Srinagar, 29 July 2024 — The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, led by Hon'ble Justice Sanjay Dhar, has upheld an order requiring petitioner X to pay monthly maintenance for his minor children. The case highlights the legal responsibilities of parents under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C).…
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Contempt case, court summons IAS officer accused of trying to frame sub-judge: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a significant development at the Court of Sub Judge Ganderbal, a suo moto contempt petition was filed against Shyambir Singh, the Deputy Commissioner of Ganderbal. The petition, which concerns the enforcement of court orders, highlights a serious issue of non-compliance by the Deputy Commissioner and other…
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Defendant Not Obliged To Apply For Leave To Defend Without Service of Summons: Jammu And Kashmir High Court
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Srinagar, has set aside an ex parte judgment and decree dated April 29, 2023, in CM(M) No.221/2024. The petitioner, Nisar Ahmad Rather, challenged the order of the learned 4th Additional District Judge, Srinagar, which dismissed his application to…
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Court Quashes False Dowry Harassment Case Against In-Laws in: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
Section 482 of the Cr. P.C. | Case Number: CRM(M) No. 679/2023 Key Highlights from the Judgment: 1. Names Involved: Manzoor Hussain, Shamim Akhter, Sharaz Ahmed, Ibrar Ahmed, Yasmeen Akhter, Shabnam Akhter, Sain Gulab Din. 2. Act Alleged: Sections 498-A, 342, 323, 504, 505, and 109 IPC. 3. Decision: Quashing of the…
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Court Asks Municipal Corp To Identify Those Who Converted Residential Properties to Commercial Properties In Violation Of Master Plan: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The recent order by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has made headlines as it pertains to a crucial matter under the Control of Building Operation Act, 1988. The Case: The case revolves around WP(C) No. 1168/2024 where Rakesh Aggarwal, represented by Mr. Aseem…
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Prosecution Makes “Copy Paste” Arguments About National Security In UAPA Cases To Psychologically Influence Court: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
Khursheed Ahmad Lone, the appellant, had appealed against the rejection of his bail application in a case stemming from FIR No. 87/2013 under Section 13(1) B, 18, 20, 23, 40 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The case, registered at Police Station, Anantnag, involved allegations of collecting money…
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Lawyer cannot claim a share in the fruits of litigation: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
In a significant development, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu, under the jurisdiction of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Dhar, has issued a crucial order regarding the release of compensation in a motor accident claim case. The case involves Munni, represented by her advocate Mr. Gagan Oswal, as the…
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Husband Slapping Wife in Public Not an Offence under Section 354 IPC: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent order dated 21.02.2024, Justice Rajnesh Oswal of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court has pronounced a verdict on CRM(M) No.265/2022, involving a domestic dispute between Mehboob Ali and Nisar Fatima. Background: The petitioner, Mehboob Ali, had approached the court seeking the quashing of criminal proceedings…
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Consumer entitled to have his car replaced if there is manufacturing defect, not just repair: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a recent ruling by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. faced a setback in its appeal against a consumer complaint filed by Mr. Ramesh Chander Sharma. The case, registered under OWP No. 873/2009, revolves around a dispute regarding a Maruti 800 CC Car purchased by Mr.…
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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
