News Topic:J&K High Court
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Javed Iqbal Wani appointed as J&K High Court judge
The President of India on Tuesday ordered appointment of prominent lawyer Javed Iqbal Wani as judge of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court.
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HC seeks report on violence against media persons, bankers
J&K High Court has sought a report from Government of India whether complaints have been received from any other category of professionals including media persons, bankers, advocates, chartered accountants, etc.
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HC seeks Govt’s response if PRC has lost relevance in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir High Court has issued a notice to J&K government, seeking its response on whether or not Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) has lost its relevance following abrogation of Article 35(A) by BJP-led government last year.
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Amid lockdown, 16 cases of rape in J&K
The Jammu & Kashmir Government has informed the High Court that 16 cases of rape and 64 incidents of molestation were reported during the lockdown period in the Union Territory.
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HC seeks govt response on plea challenging FIR against Gowhar Geelani
SRINAGAR — The Jammu & Kashmir High Court on Friday directed the government to file its response on the petition filed by the renowned...
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HC seeks report on lack of efficient internet facility, status of prisoners
The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has sought reports from the government about lack efficient internet facility and status of prisoners lodged in jails outside the Union Territory.
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J&K HC orders closure of all courts during lockdown
SRINAGAR — The Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Wednesday ordered closure all the Court complexes of J&K and Ladakh including...
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Release Kashmiri youth lodged in Agra Jail, directs J&K HC
SRINAGAR — J&K High Court on Monday issued directions to authorities for release of a Kashmiri detenue lodged in Agra Jail of Uttar Pradesh.The...
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900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
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