HC directs subordinate courts not to entertain any claims of compensation

Srinagar March 14: The J&K High Court has directed subordinate Courts not to entertain any claims of compensation in the four widening of the Banihal Ramban part of the Srinagar Jammu Highway, which has ran over time and the costs. “All the concerned subordinate Courts within whose jurisdiction the land acquisition and compensation cases are […]

Coronavirus threat: HC directs CS to file to PIL seeking measures to pandemic

Srinagar March 12: The J&K High Court today issued notice to Chief Secretary of J&K and directed him to file the reply to a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking effective measures to combat the pandemic Coronovirus in the union territory. A division bench issued notice to Chief Secretary of J&K and directed him to file […]

HC dismisses plea seeking ban on use of pellet guns

However, directs administration to ensure all injured are extended adequate medical treatment for whatever injury they sustain

Srinagar: The J&K High Court today dismissed a 2016 petition seeking prosecution of state forces alleged of using pellet guns on non combatants in Kashmir. Fourteen civilians were killed by pellet guns in Kashmir in 2016 said a report by the Amnesty International. Around 3,800 were injured with many blinded (including infants) between 2016 to […]

J&K HC agrees with parking plans and tariffs proposed by govt

Srinagar, Mar 10: The J&K High Court on Tuesday assented the parking categories and tariffs proposed by the divisional administration of Kashmir to tackle the traffic mess in the city. A division bench including Justices Ali Mohammad Magrey and D S Thakur hearing a public interest petition examined the status report by the administration on […]

HC asks Admin to ensure liberty of ANC is not curtailed

Srinagar March 10: The High Court today directed the J&K administration to immediately withdraw the security personnel deputed at the residence of Khalida Shah and Muzaffar Ahmad Shah leaders of the Awami National Conference to ensure their liberty is not curtailed. “We” Justices Sanjeev Kumar and Dhiraj Singh Thakur “direct the respondents (State of J&K […]

Construction of old age homes, other shelters: HC directs Admin to file status report

Srinagar March 05:The High Court on Thursday directed the J&K administration to file a status report regarding construction of old age homes, orphanages and shelter facilities for women and persons in difficulties. Passing directions on a public interest litigation by Viklang Chhatra Trust, a division bench directed the J&K authorities to file a status report […]

J&K HC directs GoI to initiate evacuation of J&K, Ladakh students from Iran

Srinagar, Mar 04: J&K High Court on Wednesday directed the Government of India to initiate steps for evacuation of the children of the Union Territories of Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh from Iran, the second epicenter of the deadly coronavirus outbreak. Taking cognizance of a representation by guardian of a female student from Budgam district pursuing MBBS […]

GoI challenges Tribunal’s order releasing Watali’s seized assets

Srinagar, Feb 26: The Government of India on Wednesday challenged a tribunal order that released some of the assets of the businessman Zahoor Watali seized earlier by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in an alleged money laundering and militancy funding case. The Government of India through its Assistant Solicitor General Tahir Shamsi challenged the tribunal court […]

HC directs notices at PGCI, govt over construction of grid station in Harwan

Srinagar, Feb 24: J&K High Court on Monday directed notices against Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCI) and the J&K Union Territory authorities for “illegally” constructing a grid station in a populated area in Harvan in the city outskirts. The land had earlier been “marked” for a public health center and a school. A division […]