News Topic:J&K High Court
Kashmir
High Court quashes PSA detention of Shopian man, cites vague allegations
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has quashed the preventive detention of a Shopian resident under the Public Safety Act (PSA).
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Education
Schools, colleges in J&K to remain closed amid bad weather
The J&K Government has announced the closure of all schools and colleges across the union Territory tomorrow in view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions.
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J&K
Sanction to prosecute IAS officers in arms license scam in six weeks: MHA tells JKHC
The MHA has informed the J&K High Court that a decision regarding the prosecution of IAS officers allegedly involved in the arms license scam will be taken within the next six weeks.
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Kashmir
HC directs J&K Govt to provide security to former govt lawyer
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Union Territory administration to assess and provide adequate security to Advocate Mohammad Irfan.
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Kashmir
Bail plea of Shopian resident rejected in NDPS and UAPA offences
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu rejected the bail appeal of Arshad Ahmed Allaie, a resident of Sangam Shopian.
Jammu
HC orders Centre to bring back deported woman from Pakistan
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed the Union government to facilitate the return of a woman, Rakshanda Rashid, who was deported to Pakistan.
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Jammu
J&K High Court issues notice to MHA, CRPF over Constable’s dismissal for marrying Pakistani national
The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has issued notices to the MHA and the CRPF in response to a writ petition filed by former CRPF constable Munir Ahmed.
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J&K
J&K High Court orders toll rate cuts
The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to reduce toll charges across the Union Territory.
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