High Courts

J&K Reorganization Act: Corrigendum To Sec 4(1) Notification Won’t Trigger New Land Acquisition Proceedings

A division bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh recently upheld a decision made by the Writ Court whereby the...

J&K&L High Court Clarifies The Scope Of Preventive Detention Under The Public Safety Act: No Need For Production Before The Magistrate Within 24-Hours

A division bench of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently dealt with a case of Preventive Detention. It held that the...

J&K&L High Court’s Landmark Decision On Prevention Of Corruption Act – Why Position Alone Is Not Enough To Determine Liability

The J&K&L High Court recently dealt with a petition seeking the quashment of an FIR. The court explained that to hold a person liable...

J&K&L High Court Denies Cooperative Department Employees’ Request To Work Until 60

The J&K&L High Court recently heard petitions from employees of the cooperative department who were seeking permission to work until the age of 60....

J&K&L High Court Issues Detailed Directions To Ensure Lawful Proceedings Under MSME Act

The J&K&L High Court recently dealt with a petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India. The petition challenged an award passed...

Need-Based Worker Has No Legally Enforceable Right To Continue In The Service

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while deciding a writ petition filed by the need-based workers seeking their continuation as casual labourers...

Collector After Passing Of The Award Not Empowered To Recall Or Review The Award

The Division Bench of Jammu and Kashmir's High Court recently settled a writ petition challenging the order issued by the land acquisition collector. The...

Division Bench Lays Down Guidelines For Trial Courts To Expedite Cases Which Are Pending For Prosecution Evidence

The Division Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has recently imparted guidelines to the trial courts within the state...