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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Domestic Violence Act, Arrest Warrants Unjustified In Domestic Violence Cases Since Proceedings Are Civil In Nature: Jammu And Kashmir High Court
Srinagar, July 19, 2024: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, in a recent ruling, addressed significant issues under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (DV Act) concerning the treatment of legal proceedings and the issuance of coercive processes. Case Overview In the matter of Kamran Khan &…
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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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Comprehensive Proof Of Talak By Husband With Efforts For Reconciliation Is Essential To Avoid Maintenance Obligations: Jammu Kashmir High Court
Srinagar, July 4, 2024: In a recent judgment, the Hon’ble Judge Vinod Chatterji Koul of the Srinagar Bench provided a comprehensive analysis of the conditions required for a valid divorce (Talaak) under Shariat law, emphasizing the strict adherence to Islamic principles and legal standards. The judgment was pronounced…
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Case Diaries Must Be Made Available Immediately After Filing Bail Application To Facilitate Decisions From First Hearing Itself: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has issued a new directive aimed at streamlining bail applications. The court emphasizes the importance of providing the case diary for hearings on the first date, which should expedite the process. This new directive comes alongside the court's decision to grant bail in a…
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Omnibus Allegations Without Specific Instances Of Harassment Not Sufficient To Attract Offense Of Abetment To Suicide: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has quashed an FIR filed under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) alleging abetment of suicide due to insufficient evidence. Case Details: Petitioners: Nazir Ahmad Dar & Ors. Respondents: UT of J&K & Ors. Accusations in the FIR: The FIR alleged that the petitioners, who are…
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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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No Reason To Create Impediment For Businesses, Court Directs Govt Not To Harass Tea Sellers In Floating Market Inside Dal Lake: Jammu Kashmir High Court
In a significant development, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has issued a crucial order protecting the rights of business owners. The case, titled WP(C) No. 1127/2024 - M/s Zabarwan Tea Stall Through its Partners Shiraz Ahmad Daga and Danish Ahmad Daga vs. J&K Lake Conservation and Management…
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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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Criminal Court Can Review Its Own Order At Notice Stage Under Domestic Violence Act: Jammu Kashmir High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar addressed a case under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The case, bearing CM(M) No.160/2024, involved Mudasir Ahmad Dar as the petitioner and Mst. Mashooka and Another as the respondents. The…
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FIR Can Be Elaborated Upon By Informant But Cannot Be Used To Create Fresh Charges Against Accused: Court Grants Bail To In-Laws Accused Of Gang Rape
Srinagar, May 6, 2024 - In a notable judgment, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has granted bail to the accused in a case involving allegations of gang rape and domestic violence. The case was registered under various sections of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), including Sections 376, 511, 498-A, and 323. The court…
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Failure to Mention Bail in Detention Order Indicates Lack of Consideration, Jammu Kashmir High Court
In a recent judgment, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has rendered a crucial decision in HCP No. 50/2023, concerning the detention of Owais Naseer Sheikh under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1988. The case revolves around the legality of his…
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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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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
