News Topic:Supreme Court of India

8,382 cases pending in J&K High Court

There are 8,382 cases which are pending in excess of 10 years before Jammu and Kashmir High court, official data revealed.

SC defers hearing on Omar Abdullah’s detention till March 17

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday deferred the hearing on a petition challenging the detention of former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, for the second time.

Omar Abdullah an imminent threat to peace, J&K Government tells SC

The J&K administration asserted that Omar Abdullah's presence would pose an "imminent threat of deterioration of maintaining the public order".

Article 370: No need to refer pleas to larger Bench, says Supreme Court

SRINAGAR — The Supreme Court on Monday refused to refer the matter concerning the Centre’s 05 August 2019 decision of revoking the special status...

SC verdict on referring Article 370 case to larger bench on Monday

The Supreme Court will decide if the petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 should be heard by a larger bench of not less than seven judges.

SC issues notice to government on Mehbooba’s detention

The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Jammu and Kashmir Government on a plea challenging the detention of Mehbooba Mufti under the Public Safety Act.

SC collegium recommends 3 judicial officers as JKHC Judges

SRINAGAR — The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal for appointment of three judicial officers as Judges of Jammu and Kashmir High Court.The...

Won’t plead for justice anymore, Kunan-Poshpora victims say

SRINAGAR — In wake of no hearing from last six years at Supreme Court (SC), the alleged rape and torture victims of Kunan—Poshpora on 29th...

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Police file chargesheet in alleged Rs 35 lakh cheque fraud case in Pulwama

EOW Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a Pulwama resident in an alleged Rs 35 lakh cheque fraud case involving a cheque issued in his deceased father's name.

Two killed, around 80 shelters gutted in fire at Bemina’s Durbal area

At least two persons were killed and around 80 temporary shelters gutted after a massive fire broke out in the Durbal area of Bemina, Srinagar.

Qamran Iqbal, Shubham Khajuria hit unbeaten fifties as J&K reach 149/0 against Puducherry

Qamran Iqbal and Shubham Khajuria scored unbeaten half-centuries as Jammu and Kashmir reached 149 without loss against Puducherry on Day 2.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

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.