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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Corporate records show continued Russian expansion by business linked to FIDE candidate Rosenstein
Rosenstein is currently competing for the presidency of FIDE. His Russian company, VR Rus LLC, is controlled through Germany-based WR Group Holding GmbH.
Dal Lake records just eight fish species in six-month survey, study flags decline
A 2026 study found only eight fish species in Dal Lake, down from more than 14 reported earlier, and called for urgent conservation measures.
AIMSA flags disparity in postgraduate stipends across J&K medical institutions
AIMSA has urged J&K to review disparities in postgraduate stipends between SKIMS and government medical colleges and ensure equitable compensation.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
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.