J&K high court backs CCTV rule for chemists to fight illegal drug sales
Srinagar, May 9, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has upheld an advisory requiring chemists across the Union Territory to install CCTV cameras and adopt computerized billing systems at retail pharmacies and wholesale drug outlets. The ruling, aimed at combating the illegal sale of prohibited drugs, including psychotropic substances and narcotics, was delivered […]
Justice Arun Palli sworn in as chief justice of J&K and Ladakh high court
Jammu, April 16, 2025: Justice Arun Palli was administered the oath as Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at a ceremony held at the Convention Centre in Jammu. The event was attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, judges of the High Court, members of […]
Jammu Kashmir BOSE cracks down on curriculum deviations
Jammu I March 20, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has issued a stern directive mandating all affiliated schools, including private institutions, to strictly adhere to its prescribed uniform curriculum and textbooks. This enforcement, backed by the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, aims to ensure standardized education across the Union […]
J&K and Ladakh high court orders NHAI to slash toll fees by 80% on poorly maintained highway
Jammu, February 27, 2025 – In a landmark ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed the National Highways Authority of India to reduce toll fees by 80% at two toll plazas on the Pathankot-Udhampur stretch of National Highway-44 , citing ongoing construction and deplorable road conditions. The court’s order, effective immediately, […]
DC Poonch reviews pending court cases across departments
Poonch, December 19: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, chaired a critical meeting at the DC Office Complex to review the status of pending court cases across various departments. The meeting focused on cases awaiting resolution in subordinate courts in District Poonch, as well as in higher forums including the High Court, Central Administrative Tribunal , […]
High Court celebrates Swachh Bharat Divas at Srinagar wing
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 02: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, under the directions of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Tashi Rabstan, today celebrated the Swachh Bharat Divas, as part of Bharat Abhiyan, a mission launched by the Government of India to fulfill the dream of clean and […]
CJ administers oath to Justice Rajesh Sekhri as Addl Judge of HC
JAMMU, JULY 10: Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh administered the Oath of office to Justice Rajesh Sekhri as Additional Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, today in the Chief Justice’s Court Room at Jammu.The Oath taking ceremony was physically attended by […]
Implementation of New Criminal Laws in J&K
On July 1st 2024 , in a landmark event at the Police Headquarters in Srinagar, J&K LG Shri Manoj Sinha presided over the implementation ceremony of three new criminal laws: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. This significant moment marks a departure from the colonial legal framework that has […]
Justice Sanjiv Khanna inaugurates 10th international Yoga Day at High Court, Srinagar
SRINAGAR, JUNE 21: The 10th International Yoga Day-2024, the theme of which for the current year is “Yoga for Self and Society” an event was inaugurated by the Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Judge, Supreme Court of India in the High Court premises at Srinagar.Likewise, a programme was held at High Court Complex Jammu which was led […]
DDC G’bal convenes 26th BOCA meet of SDA
GANDERBAL, JUNE 06: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Ganderbal, Shyambir today chaired the 26th Building Operation and Controlling Authority (BOCA) meeting of the Sonamarg Development Authority (SDA) in the VC Room of the DC Office, here.During the meeting, a detailed discussion was held on applications received seeking permission for construction and repair cases, including those […]