Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
J&K High Court held that a woman who secured a rape conviction against her live-in partner cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC.
Read Full ArticleJ&K High Court rules right to change one’s name is a fundamental right under Articles 19 & 21, quashing Board’s rejection of student’s plea.
J&K High Court upholds acquittal in UAPA case, rules threatening Panchayat members via posters doesn’t qualify as “unlawful activity.”
J&K High Court quashes COVID-19 violation case against three protesters, calling FIR frivolous and proceedings an abuse of process.
J&K High Court denies bail in narco-terror case, citing links to Pakistan-based terrorist and stringent conditions under UA(P) and NDPS Acts.
Jammu & Kashmir High Court grants bail in wife’s murder case, citing lack of credible evidence and key witnesses not supporting prosecution claims.
J&K High Court rejects plea to quash assault charges, rules that alibi claims must be examined during trial, not at the pre-trial stage.
J&K High Court quashes FIR against nephews in property dispute, ruling civil matters can’t be given criminal colour to harass parties.
Jammu & Kashmir High Court denies bail to two accused in UAPA case, citing serious charges and recovery of explosives linked to banned terror outfit JeM.
J&K High Court stays case against Jitendra Narayan Tyagi (Wasim Rizvi) for alleged hate speech, citing absence of prior sanction under Section 196 CrPC as mandatory requirement.
Supreme Court condemns Pahalgam terror attack on tourists, calls it a brutal assault on humanity; pays tribute and observes silence for victims.
J&K High Court quashes land acquisition as authorities missed 2-year deadline to pass final award; directs fresh proceedings under 2013 Act.
J&K High Court rules that individual contraband recovery must be assessed separately for bail, even if accused were traveling together.
Jammu & Kashmir HC condemns selective prosecution in arms license scam, highlights corruption, delays in sanctions, and warns of coercive measures.
SC Collegium revises recommendations for Chief Justices of three High Courts, appointing Justice Rabstan, Justice Kait, and Justice Sandhawalia in new roles.
![Woman Cannot Claim Maintenance After Securing Rape Conviction Against Live-In Partner: Jammu & Kashmir HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/10/lj_1996_Woman_Cannot_Claim_Maintenance.webp)
![Right To Change Name Is A Fundamental Right: Jammu And Kashmir HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/09/lj_8989_Right_To_Change_Name_Is.webp)
![Threatening Panchayat Members via Posters Not ‘Unlawful Activity’ Under UAPA: J&K HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/08/lj_2997_Threatening_Panchayat_Members.webp)
![J And K HC Quashes ‘Frivolous’ COVID -19 Violation Case, Terms Proceedings ‘Abuse of Process’ [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/08/lj_8867_J_And_K_HC_Quashes.webp)
![J&K HC Denies Bail in Narco-Terror Case, Cites Links to Pakistan-Based Terrorist and Stringent Legal Barriers [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/07/lj_6376_J_and_K_HC_Denies_Bail.webp)
![Jammu & Kashmir HC Grants Bail in Wife’s Murder Case, Cites Lack of Credible Evidence [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/06/lj_4965_wife_murder_case.webp)
![J&K HC Refuses to Quash Assault Charges, Says Alibi Can’t Be Tested at Pre-Trial Stage [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/06/lj_5116_J_and_K_HC_Refuses.webp)
![Jammu & Kashmir High Court Quashes FIR in Property Dispute, Says Civil Cases Can’t Be Criminalised [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/06/lj_9672_Jammu_and_Kashmir_HC.webp)
![Jammu & Kashmir HC Dismisses Bail Applications in UAPA Case Involving Explosive Substances [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/06/lj_5615_Jammu_and_Kashmir.jpeg)
![Jammu & Kashmir High Court Stays Proceedings Against Wasim Rizvi (now Jitendra Narayan Tyagi) for Lack of Required Sanction [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/04/lj_4862_Jammu_and_Kashmir_High_Court.webp)
![SC's full court condemns terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam [Read Press Release]](/secure/uploads/2025/04/lj_8423_SCs_full_court_condemns.webp)
![J&K High Court Quashes Land Acquisition Proceedings for Missing 2-Year Deadline, Orders Fresh Proceedings Under 2013 Act [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/04/lj_6214_J_and_K_High_Court_Quashes_Land.webp)
![Bail Must Be Decided Based on Individual Contraband Recovery, Even If Accused Travelled Together: Jammu & Kashmir HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/04/lj_9419_Bail_Must_Be_Decided_Based.webp)
![Jammu and Kashmir HC criticises selective prosecution in Arms Licence Scam [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/12/lj_7350_db060fc0-c98b-48f4-b831-325745796e0d.jpg)
![SC Collegium changes recommendations on appointment of CJs of 3 High Courts [Read Notification]](/secure/uploads/2024/09/lj_1960_WhatsApp_Image_2024-09-18_at_4.19.13_PM.webp)
