News Topic:J&K High Court
J&K
COVID-19: J&K High Court to function virtually again
Amid spike in COVID-19 positive cases, the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday informed that the Court will again function virtually.
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Kashmir
Pulwama youth’s PSA detention revoked by JKHC
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has quashed detention order under Public Safety Act (PSA) against a youth from Pulwama.
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Sports
JKHC asks BCCI to run cricketing affairs in J&K, Ladakh
The J&K High Court on Tuesday discontinued CAA and the CEO of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA).
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J&K
HC approves J&K Bank’s selection for 1850 PO, BA positions
The J&K High Court dismissed petitions challenging J&K Bank’s fresh notification for filling up of 350 PO and 1500 BA vacancies.
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Kashmir
Govt issued notice after plea seeks FIR, probe report into ‘custodial death’
J&K High Court issued notice to government on a plea by a family, seeking copy of a magisterial enquiry into the alleged “custodial death”.
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Media Watch
The Kashmir Walla moves HC against Army complaint, FIR
The Kashmir Walla weekly newspaper has approached the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, seeking quashing of the FIR filed by the Shopian Police.
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J&K
No person be booked under PSA on old grounds: HC
J&K High Court reiterated that a person cannot be put under preventive detention on the grounds which formed basis of an earlier order.
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Kashmir
HC quashes PSA detention of Pulwama youth
J&K High Court has quashed detention order under Public Safety Act against a resident of Pulwama and directed authorities to release him.
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AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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