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Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court stays case against 'Article 370' filmmaker Aditya Dhar

February 09, 2026 1:25 pm

Jammu & Kashmir Ladakh High Court News: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court said that although the summons were issued on December 30, 2025, the magistrate had failed to adhere to the procedural drill.

'Consent of family not necessary': Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court shields adults married for love

February 05, 2026 3:32 pm

Jammu & Kashmir Ladakh High Court News: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court said that the consent of the family or community is not a prerequisite for a valid marriage between consenting adults.

‘Earned, not charity’: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on man's pension denial after 25 years of service

January 30, 2026 1:21 pm

Jammu and Kashmir High Court News: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court was hearing the state’s plea stating that the employee’s appointment as well as regularisation was illegal.

‘A cover up’: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court fumes over change of employee's service record post retirement

January 20, 2026 4:05 pm

Justice Bharti said that employee was not extended courtesy of even being heard by the vice chairperson of JDA, and that renders the employer's order vitiated with serious illegality.

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court says ‘bail exception, not rule in death penalty, life term cases', gives relief in fraud case

January 02, 2026 5:54 pm

Justice Wani said that no single rule or golden litmus test is applicable for consideration of bail plea, instead, some material principles need to be kept in mind by Courts and magistrates, while considering bail application.

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court issues notice on man's Rs 5 crore compensation plea over 'illegal demolition'

January 02, 2026 11:50 am

Justice Rahul Bharti, while issuing notice on petitioner’s plea for Rs 5 crore compensation, ordered no construction or reconstruction in any manner at the site.

‘Heat of passion’: Woman, in 70s, convicted for relative’s death in 1979 gets Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court relief

December 31, 2025 2:12 pm

J&K Ladakh High Court Heat of Passion Case: Justice Sanjay Parihar said that courts must balance both “aggravating and mitigating” circumstances while determining punishment in cases of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court says rapist destroys victim's soul but grants bail to accused

December 27, 2025 9:51 am

Justice Wani, while hearing the bail plea of a rape accused, held that he had been in custody since 2024, and the trial was underway with the survivor's statement already being recorded.

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court says police surrendering weapons sans firing single round 'act of cowardice'

December 26, 2025 2:03 pm

A bench of Justices Sanjeev Kumar and Sanjay Parihar said such acts of the police guard who is posted for the safety of the people cannot be brushed aside lightly.

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court orders protection for adult couple married against family wishes

December 18, 2025 5:44 pm

Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazami was hearing a plea of a couple seeking protection and security from the state authorities against their relatives.

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