News Topic:Judges
India
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.
J&K
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.
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Kashmir
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.
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Kashmir
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.
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Awareness programme on Fundamental Duties held in Pulwama
An awareness programme on Fundamental Duties was held today at the District Court Complex Pulwama.
Kashmir
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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Latest news
Police register FIR, detain four after stone-pelting during prayers in Anantnag
Anantnag Police registered FIR 404/2026 and picked up four persons after stone-pelting during Isha prayers at Pehroo Sherbagh; the public is urged to avoid rumours.
Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.
Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah
Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.
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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.
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