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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Notice Issued on ₹5 Crore Compensation Plea over Alleged Illegal Demolition; Status Quo at Site Ordered: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has taken cognizance of a serious allegation involving unlawful demolition of a commercial structure and violation of the right to livelihood guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The matter was heard by a Bench headed by Justice Rahul Bharti, which issued notice to…
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Magistrate Cannot Enforce Settlement or Act as Executing Court After Compromise in Cheque Bounce Cases: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has clearly held that once a lawful compromise is recorded in a complaint under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act 1881, the trial Magistrate is duty-bound to dispose of the complaint in terms of that compromise. The Magistrate cannot continue to monitor the settlement…
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75-Year-Old Grandfather Granted Bail in POCSO Case; Court Finds Alleged Involvement “Highly Doubtful”: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
In a highly sensitive and unusual criminal case involving allegations made by a granddaughter against her own grandfather, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh granted bail to a 75-year-old accused. The Court held that the prosecution case had completely collapsed during trial and that continued incarceration…
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Proof of Occurrence Crucial; Victim’s Minority Cannot Salvage Doubtful Prosecution, Accused Acquitted in Gang Rape Case: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has delivered an important judgment clarifying that the minority of an alleged rape victim cannot by itself sustain a conviction unless the prosecution first proves that the alleged crime actually occurred. The ruling was delivered by Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani, who allowed…
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“Reasonable Grounds” to Grant Bail Pending Trial in NDPS Cases Cannot Be Construed as ‘Proof’ under the BSA: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has delivered an important judgment on the interpretation of reasonable grounds while deciding bail applications under the NDPS Act 1985. The Court held that reasonable grounds must be stronger than suspicion but need not amount to full proof, ensuring a balanced and fair…
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Dealer and Manufacturer Jointly Liable for Car Defects Reported Within Warranty Period: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has delivered a significant judgment concerning consumer rights, warranty obligations, and the joint liability of vehicle manufacturers and authorised dealers. This news report explains the decision in simple and detailed language. Court’s Key Observation A Division Bench…
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Bail Granted in High-Stakes Financial Fraud Case Involving Cheque Bounce and Multiple FIRs – A Close Look at Economic Offences - High Court of Jammu and Kashmir
On 26th November 2025, the Hon'ble Judge Sanjay Dhar of the Srinagar High Court delivered an important judgment regarding the bail application of a petitioner involved in multiple serious charges, including financial fraud, cheating, forgery, and cheque bounce. The petitioner sought bail under Section 483 of BNSS,…
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‘GST Is Fiscal Compliance, Not Regulatory Exemption’; Brick Dealers Still Require Licence under Brick Kiln Act: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has dismissed a writ petition filed by the petitioners challenging various regulatory actions issued under the Jammu and Kashmir Brick Kiln (Regulation) Act, 2010 and the Rules of 2017. The Court held that licensing under the Act is mandatory for both…
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Bail Denied in NDPS Case; Court Says 32-Month Abscondence Prevents Accused from Invoking Prolonged Incarceration Jurisprudence: Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has delivered a significant judgment under the NDPS Act, refusing bail to a man facing trial for offences involving commercial quantity of narcotic drugs. The Court held that the accused’s own conduct, particularly his prolonged absconding for nearly thirty-two months, created…
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Appellate Tribunal’s Power to Remand PMLA Cases Clarified; Three Connected Appeals Dismissed After Detailed Hearing: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has delivered a detailed ruling settling a long-disputed issue under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)—whether the PMLA Appellate Tribunal has the authority to remand matters back to the Adjudicating Authority. The litigation stemmed from allegations that appellant…
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Obtaining a Passport Is a Constitutional Right; Citizens Need Not Prove ‘Need’ for Foreign Travel: Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh High Court
In a significant ruling reinforcing the constitutional protection of personal liberty, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has held that every citizen has the right to hold a passport without being compelled to prove an urgent need for foreign travel. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sanjay Dhar while…
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Fall of Woman’s Headgear Due to Use of Force Without Intent Does Not Constitute Outraging Modesty: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has delivered a key ruling explaining when the offence under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code is attracted. The Court held that the mere falling of a woman’s headgear due to use of force during an altercation does not amount to outraging her modesty unless there is clear…
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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
