'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...

Once Prosecution Establishes Facts, Accused Must Explain Circumstances Within His Knowledge Or Face Adverse Inference: J&K&L High Court

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has held that although the prosecution bears the primary burden of proving guilt, courts are entitled to draw an adverse inference under Section 106 of the Evidence Act where the accused fails to explain facts especially within his knowledge after the prosecution has established foundational circumstances.The Court made this observation...

Jammu & Kashmir And Ladakh High Court Weekly Roundup March 2 - March 8, 2026

Nominal Index:Muzzafar Farooq Mir Vs UT Of J&K 2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 77Abdul Salam Dar v. High Court of J&K and others 2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 78Shabir Ahmad Dar Vs UT Of J&K 2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 79Noushad Ahmad Vs Union of India 2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 80Anoop Uppal Vs Jammu Municipal Corporation 2026 LiveLaw (JKL) 81State Of J&K Vs Javaid Ahmad Ganai 2026 LiveLaw...

Man Electrocuted From High-Tension Line While Removing Bird Loses Both Hands; J&K&L High Court Orders ₹54.49 Lakh Compensation

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh held that a victim who suffers permanent disability due to electrocution caused by negligence of electricity department officials is entitled to compensation, and that such liability can arise under public law jurisdiction where negligence is established.The Court was hearing a writ petition seeking compensation for injuries suffered due...

BSF Court Of Inquiry Can Proceed Alongside Criminal Trial : J&K high Court

A Division Bench of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court comprising Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Sanjay Parihar held that preliminary Court of Inquiry under BSF Rules is merely a fact-finding exercise and it can proceed during pendency of a criminal trial. It does not amount to parallel departmental proceedings or cause prejudice to the accused employee. Background Facts...