Supreme Court Collegium recommends 9 Advocates as Judges of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The High Court has 11 vacancies against a sanctioned strength of 25 Judges, according to the Department of Justice figures as on 6 October 2026.
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Ladakh gets its own High Court Bench: CJI inaugurates Ladakh Bench of J&K and Ladakh High Court at Leh
At the inauguration of the Ladakh Bench of the J&K and Ladakh High Court in Leh, the CJI highlights the importance of accessible justice, legal aid and technology in bridging geographical barriers.
Omission to claim mesne profits in ejectment suit can be cured by amendment before framing of issues: J&K and Ladakh HC declines interference under Art. 227
The petition challenged the Trial Court’s order allowing the plaintiff to amend the plaint under Order VI Rule 17 CPC to include a claim for mesne profits at the rate of ₹50,000 per month.
Doctrine “Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus” doesn’t apply in India; Courts must separate reliable evidence from exaggerations: J&K High Court
“It is the duty of the Court to remove the chaff from the grain in its pursuit for truth. It is not open to the trial Court to throw out the entire prosecution evidence just because it was contradictory on certain aspects of the case.”
J&K High Court treats Social Media letter on non-recruitment for Gazetted posts in Ladakh as PIL
The Court acknowledged the grievance raised about the lack of recruitment for gazetted posts in Ladakh, issued notice and sought for the UPSC and Ladakh Government’s response.
J&K High Court seeks Govt’s response on reservation policy for transgender community in J&K
The Deputy Solicitor General of India (DSGI), filed a status report on behalf of the UT of Ladakh, stating that a committee is formed to identify the actual number of transgender individuals in both Leh and Kargil Districts.
Heated exchange between couple/family members over meal preparation not sufficient to prove abetment to suicide: J&K High Court
The Court stated that the presumption under Section 114-C of the Evidence Act regarding dowry deaths could not be applied without credible evidence of dowry harassment.
J&K High Court cautions authorities against misusing Preventive Detention powers at cost of mocking the Constitution
“There is no iota of doubt that the preventive detention of the petitioner is a sheer abuse of jurisdiction of preventive detention under the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978.”
Commission of scheduled offence is a prerequisite for prosecuting an offence under Prevention of Money Laundering Act: J&K High Court
The Court quashed the complaint, charge sheet, and charges framed by the Designated Special Court, Srinagar, under the PMLA.
Service of grounds of detention in language understood by detenu is a crucial Constitutional Right: J&K High Court
“Communication means imparting to the petitioner sufficient and effective knowledge of the facts and circumstances on which the order of detention is passed and such communication in such language which the petitioner understands.”
“Accused’s right to lead defense evidence cannot be curtailed”; J&K High Court sets aside conviction; remands Acid Attack case to Trial Court
“Right to fair trial, presumption of innocence unless proven guilty and proof by the prosecution of its case beyond any reasonable doubt are the fundamentals of our criminal jurisprudence.”
“S. 22, POCSO Act prohibits prosecution and punishment of a minor for perjury”: J&K and Ladakh HC, reiterates
“In order to prosecute and punish a witness for offence of perjury, it must be established that the statement was made by him deliberately and consciously, which subsequently, was found to be false as a result of comparing it with other unimpeachable evidence on record”.
J&K and Ladakh HC | To prevent the “frittering away of the fruits of compromise” HC can quash proceedings for non-compoundable offences if parties have arrived at a settlement
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court: While deciding the instant petition wherein the Court was faced with the issue
J&K and Ladakh HC| In a democratic polity governed by the rule of law, State cannot deprive a citizen of their property without the sanction of law
“The State being a welfare State governed by the rule of law, cannot arrogate to itself a status beyond what is provided by the statute”
J&K and Ladakh HC| Compassionate Appointments are not for conferring status on a family
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court: While deciding the instant appeal vis-a-vis compassionate appointment, the Division Bench of Tashi Rabstan and
J&K and Ladakh HC| Courts must carefully scrutinize the allegations of matrimonial crimes against a husband’s relatives
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court: While deciding the instant petition wherein the Single Judge Bench of Justice Sanjay Dhar deliberated
When can Courts dispense off with the requirement of notice u/s. 80, CPC? J&K and Ladakh HC elucidate
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court: While deciding the instant appeal wherein substantial questions of law were raised vis-a-vis SectionS 80,
J&K and Ladakh HC| Classification on the basis of educational qualification for the purposes of promotion, is permissible in law and does not offend the Constitution
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court: While deciding the question raised in the instant petition that, whether the classification
SC stays the order of J&K HC on allowance of carrying “own food articles” in cinema halls
Supreme Court: The Bench comprising of Rohinton Fali Nariman and Indu Malhotra, JJ., delivered its order in regard to the allowance of