News Topic:Judges

Justice B.R. Gavai appointed as next Chief Justice of India

The Government of India has officially announced the appointment of Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as the next Chief Justice of India.

Union Government increases Judge strength for J&K, Ladakh High Court

The Union Government has approved the enhancement of the sanctioned strength of judges in the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh from 17 to 25.

Court orders contempt proceedings against DC Ganderbal

A local court in central Kashmir has initiated contempt proceedings against the Deputy Commissioner of Ganderbal, for his alleged misconduct and misuse of power.

J&K Govt terminates services of judge over ‘questionable’ RBA certificate

The Government of J-K has terminated a judge who was appointed as judicial officer in 2000 on the basis of a Reserved Backward Certificate.

Awareness programme on Fundamental Duties held in Pulwama

An awareness programme on Fundamental Duties was held today at the District Court Complex Pulwama.

Criminal case registered against HC advocate in Handwara

The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday registered a case against a High Court Advocate for engaging in a scuffle with a Session Judge at a local court in Handwara.

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Three held, arms and Hizb posters seized in Shopian

Security forces arrested three people and recovered a grenade, AK-47 magazines and HM posters during a joint search operation in Shopian's Imam Sahib area.

Flyover collapse in Samba’s Vijaypur kills one, injures three

One person was killed and three others injured after an under-construction flyover collapsed in the Jakh area of Vijaypur in Samba district on Tuesday.

Two held as Pulwama Police, Army recover pistol, grenade

Pulwama Police, Army and CRPF apprehended two men and recovered a pistol, ammunition and a grenade during a joint operation in the Yarwan forest area of Rajpora.

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Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream

The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.

We’re Rewarding Image Over Impact — And It’s Costing Us

We've started confusing being seen with actually contributing. An argument for recognizing substance again — before we forget what it looks like.