News Topic:J&K High Court

HC quashes PSA detention of Ali Muhammad Sagar

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court on Tuesday quashed Public Safety Act detention of National Conference general secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar who was arrested after abrogation of Article 370 by BJP-led Central government in 2019.

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.

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.

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...

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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.

J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers

J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.

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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.