Application For Compassionate Appointment & Acquisition Of Eligibility Must Be Within One Year Of Employee's Death Under J&K Rules: High Court

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has reiterated that claims for compassionate appointment are governed strictly by the time limits prescribed under the Jammu and Kashmir (Compassionate Appointment) Rules, 1994, and cannot be entertained when the statutory period has long expired.The Court observed that under Rule 3 of the Jammu and Kashmir (Compassionate Appointment) Rules,...

Grant Of Bail In Criminal Cases Does Not Bar Preventive Detention If Authority Apprehends Future Threat: J&K&L High Court

Emphasising that preventive detention is a precautionary measure based on the detaining authority's satisfaction regarding the likelihood of a person indulging in prejudicial activities in future the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has observed that the grant of bail in criminal cases or the absence of a move for cancellation of bail does not invalidate a preventive detention order...

Section 479 BNSS Does Not Mandate Automatic Bail After Expiry Of Statutory Detention Period: J&K&L High Court

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) must be interpreted harmoniously with its provisos and does not mandate automatic release of an accused on bail upon completion of the statutory period of detention.The Court observed that the statutory provision creates eligibility for consideration of bail once...

J&K&L High Court Flags 'Marriage Traps' Targeting Young Girls, Seeks Woman IPS Officer To Probe Alleged Predatory Practices

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has expressed serious concern over a case where a 19-year-old girl approached the Court seeking protection for her intended marriage with a 46-year-old man, who was later found to be already married. Taking note of the circumstances, the Court said that the matter raised broader questions regarding the possibility of vulnerable young women...

'Law Was A Solemn Calling For Him': J&K&L High Court Chief Justice Arun Palli Pays Tribute To Justice V.K. Jhanji

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Highcourt held a Full Court reference on March 9 to pay tribute to former Acting Chief Justice Vijay Kumar Jhanji, who passed away on February 23, 2026.Chief Justice Arun Palli described Justice Jhanji's passing as the end of a distinguished judicial journey marked by intellect, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to justice. He noted that Justice...

Landowner's Right To Seek Reference Cannot Be Denied On Grounds Of Limitation When Compensation Not Paid: J&K&L High Court

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that rejection of a reference under Section 18 of the J&K Land Acquisition Act on the ground of limitation cannot be sustained where compensation awarded for the acquired land was never paid to the claimants.The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that where compensation awarded for acquired land has neither been...

Govt Order Cannot Supersede Statutory Notification Altering Tehsil Jurisdiction Under Land Revenue Act: J&K&L High Court

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court held that an administrative government order cannot override or supersede a statutory notification issued under the Jammu & Kashmir Land Revenue Act altering territorial limits of revenue administrative units.The Court emphasied that territorial limits of revenue administrative units defined through a statutory notification under the Land...

J&K Police Rules | Failure To Report Complaint Against Police Officer To District Magistrate Vitiates Proceedings: High Court

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that provisions contained in Rule 349 of the J&K Police Rules are mandatory and unless the substance of a complaint against a police officer alleged to have committed an offence under the Ranbir Penal Code in the colour of his duties is reported to the District Magistrate, proceedings initiated by the police or the Magistrate...

J&K Forest Act | Confiscation Of Vehicle Carrying Non-Government Forest Produce Cannot Be Ordered Without Conviction Of Offender: High Court

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that where seized forest produce is not Government property, confiscation of the carrier cannot be finalized unless the offender is first convicted in criminal proceedings. The Court has clarified that independent confiscatory jurisdiction without conviction is permissible only when the offence relates to Government property.The Bench...

Employer Can Re-Fix Pay & Pension To Correct Erroneous Dual Benefits But Recovery From Group C & D Employees Impermissible: J&K&L High Court

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that the employer is not barred from correcting pay fixation and pension where employees were wrongly granted dual benefits, but recovery of excess payments from Group-C and Group-D employees, particularly after long periods, would be impermissible in law.The Court was hearing writ petitions filed by the UT of Jammu & Kashmir...

Private Agreement Cannot Dissolve Marriage But Can Be Relied On To Prove Mutual Separation, Act As Bar To Maintenance: J&K&L High Court

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that even though a private agreement cannot dissolve a statutory marriage, such agreement can be relied upon to determine whether the spouses were living separately by mutual consent, in which case the bar under Section 488(5) Cr.P.C. (Pari Materia with Sec 125 CrPC) would operate to deny maintenance.Conversely, the court clarified, if...

Cheque Bounce Complaint Cannot Be Dismissed For Want Of Prosecution Before Accused Is Served: J&K&L High Court

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court held that a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act should not be dismissed for want of prosecution when the accused has not yet been served and the matter is still at a preliminary stage.A bench of Justice Sanjay Parihar quashed an order of the trial court dismissing a cheque bounce complaint and restored the case to...