Legal
SC Declares Right To Walk On Footpath A Fundamental Right, Prioritises Pedestrian Safety
SC Says Safe, Demarcated Footpaths Are Constitutional Right; Directs Centre to Frame Legal Framework New Delhi, July 27: In a...
‘No law against chicken on Ganga or protesting for Gaza’, SC judge questions curbs on dissent
Srinagar, Jul 26: Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has expressed concern over what he described as the shrinking public...
Criminal Case Discharge Not a Shield Against Preventive Detention if Fresh Threat Exists: J&K High Court
HC Upholds PSA Detention, Says Fresh Intelligence Inputs on Continued Subversive Activities Can Justify Preventive Custody Srinagar, July 26: The...
Court Pulls Up Police Over Non-Production of CCTV Evidence, Warns of Action Against SHO
2nd Additional Sessions Judge Directs SSP Jammu to Ensure Compliance; Fresh ₹10,000 Arrest Warrant Issued Against SHO Jammu, July 25:...
SC Expresses Concern Over In-Laws Being Implicated in Marital Disputes, Quashes POCSO Case Against Minor’s Aunt
Says Children Are Often Used to Settle Personal Scores in Matrimonial Conflicts; Criticises Bombay HC for Not Examining Case Material...
SC Grants Bail to J&K NDPS Accused, Sets Aside High Court Order
Commercial Quantity Issue Need Not Be Decided at Bail Stage: Supreme Court New Delhi, July 25: In a significant ruling...
Victim identity disclosure in sexual offence cases will invite disciplinary action: HC to presiding officers of trial courts
Srinagar: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed presiding officers of trial courts to strictly adhere to...
Section 37 of NDPS Act Not Absolute Bar to Bail in Life-Threatening Illness Cases: J&K High Court
Court Says Right to Life and Medical Treatment Must Prevail Where Accused Suffers Serious Ailments; Confirms Interim Bail in NDPS...
Cooperative Banks Performing Public Functions Amenable to Writ Jurisdiction Under Article 226: J&K High Court
HC Says Cooperative Banks Can Be Challenged in Writ Proceedings if They Perform Public Duties; Dismisses Former UCB Anantnag CEO’s...
J&K High Court Directs Police to Submit Action Taken Report in ₹27 Lakh Hotel Booking Fraud Case
Petitioner Alleges Delay in Probe, Seeks Fair Investigation Into Alleged Financial Fraud Jammu, July 23: The High Court of Jammu...