News Topic:J&K High Court

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

J&K High Court to decide on Roshni scam on March 18

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Thursday fixed March 18 as the next date of hearing for the infamous Roshni scam.

J&K HC dismisses plea seeking ban on pellet guns in Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Wednesday refused to ban the use of pellet guns for crowd control in Kashmir by dismissing a plea.

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NHRC intervenes in alleged harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in several states

The NHRC has taken cognisance of alleged incidents of harassment, intimidation and attacks against Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in different parts of the country.
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Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma

Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."

Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo

Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Iran rejects US ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as conflict intensifies

Iran has formally rejected a 48-hour deadline issued by US President Donald Trump to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further deepening the volatility of the conflict.