J&K High Court: Bank Officials Not Entitled to Section 197 CrPC Protection Despite Being ‘Public Servants’
In a significant ruling clarifying the scope of protection available to bank officials, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High…
Urgency Cannot Override Statutory Safeguards: J&K High Court Reaffirms Lapse of Acquisition for Non-Compliance with Section 17-A
10 April 2026 The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has once again underscored that statutory safeguards in…
Section 302 vs Section 304 IPC: Distinction at the Stage of Framing Charge
J&K High Court holds that intent and premeditation cannot be ruled out at charge stage based on limited material Shivaji…
Criminal Conspiracy under IPC: Meeting of Minds and Legal Threshold
Not Just Agreement, But Intent: The Law on Criminal Conspiracy Shivaji Rathore 21 March 2026 The High Court of Jammu…
Revisional Jurisdiction of High Court in Charge/Discharge Orders: A Narrow and Exceptional Power
Shivaji Rathore 21 March 2026 The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has reiterated the settled position regarding…
Framing of Charge vs Discharge: Limits of Judicial Scrutiny at the Threshold Stage
High Court Reiterates: No Mini-Trial at the Stage of Framing Charges Shivaji Rathore 21 March 2026 The High Court of…
Accidental Injuries Not ‘War Injuries’ Without Operational Nexus: J&K High Court Clarifies Pension Entitlement
Operational Nexus Essential for Claiming War Injury Pension, Rules High Court Shivaji Rathore, 21 – March- 2026 In a significant…
Pension Not Untouchable After Credit: J&K High Court Clears Way for Recovery
Retired Guarantor Held Liable as Court Draws Line on Post-Credit Protection Shivaji Rathore 21 March 2026 The Jammu & Kashmir…
J&K High Court Says:- Accused must Explain circumstances within his Knowledge
Although the prosecution carries the primary burden of proving the guilt of the accused, courts are empowered to draw an…
Pre-Cognizance Hearing Not Mandatory in Cheque Dishonour Cases: J&K High Court
Section 223 BNSS Inapplicable to Proceedings under Section 138 NI Act Tacit Legal 20 Jan 2025 In a significant ruling…