Rigorous Bail Standard in Large‑Scale Corruption: Discretion under Section 483 BNSS Introduction This commentary examines the Jammu and Kashmir High Court’s order of March 25, 2025, in Bail...
Mandatory Notice Protocol in Land Acquisition: Upholding Procedural Fairness and Transparency Introduction The judgment in the case of Rattan Chand and Others v. U T of J and K Principal Secretary,...
Inadmissibility of Police‐Custodial Confessions and Bail Standards Under Section 37 of the NDPS Act Introduction The present commentary deals with the judgment delivered by the High Court of Jammu &...
Guiding Principles for Exercise of Section 482 Cr.P.C. in Quashing FIRs for Cheating in Real‑Estate Transactions Introduction This commentary examines the judgment in Khursheed Ahmad Mahajan & Anr....
Inherent High Court Jurisdiction to Quash Non‑Compoundable FIRs in Amicable Matrimonial Disputes Introduction The present judgment in Mohammad Ismail Koka v. Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir (2025)...
Mandatory Joinder of Registered Vehicle Owner in Motor Accident Claims: A New Precedent Introduction The judgment in NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED v. GULSHANA BEGUM AND ORS. delivered on January...
Clarifying Withdrawal and Deemed Permission: Dominus Litis in the Context of Section 238(6) of the Cantonments Act, 2006 Introduction In Radhika Pruthi v. Cantonment Board, through its Chief...
Condoning Inordinate Delay: Reaffirming the "Sufficient Cause" Principle under Section 5 of the Limitation Act Introduction The judgment in Rajinder Singh and Others v. Abdul Aziz and Another...
Judicial Oversight of Court Security: Mandated Committee Monitoring and Rapid Remedial Action Introduction The case titled COURT ON ITS OWN MOTION v. NEMO before the Jammu and Kashmir High Court...
Enhanced Procedural Compliance in NDPS Seizure and Sampling: Upholding the Burden of Proof Introduction The case of STATE OF J AND K TH SHO POLICE STATION KATHUA v. FARMAN ALI AND ANOTHER brings to...
Negligence in Electricity Infrastructure: Affirming Victim Compensation and the Limits of Ex-Gratia Relief Introduction The judgment in the matter of STATE OF J AND K AND ORS. (POWER DEVELOPMENT) v....
Clarifying Jurisdictional Boundaries: Summons Under Section 91 Cannot Be Invoked During Preliminary Verification Introduction In the case of BHARAT BHUSHAN v. ANTI CORRUPTION BUREAU JAMMU TH SSP...
Preventive Detention and the Threshold of Culpability: Judicial Affirmation in Shahid Ahmad Bhat v. Union Territory of J&K and Anr. Introduction The case of Shahid Ahmad Bhat v. Union Territory of...
The Necessity of Demonstrating “Proceeds of Crime” for Money-Laundering Under PMLA 1. Introduction This commentary analyzes the Jammu and Kashmir High Court’s Judgment in the case of Hilal Ahmad Mir...
The Affirmation of Authorized Government Representation in Arbitration Challenges Introduction This commentary examines the recent decision of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in the case...
The Principle of Consortium Unity and Locus Standi in Contractual Disputes 1. Introduction The present commentary discusses the Judgment delivered by the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in...
Malice-Afflicted Preventive Detention and Judicial Oversight: A Landmark Ruling on Fundamental Liberty Introduction The present Judgment from the Jammu & Kashmir High Court, delivered on January 2,...
Ensuring the Procedural Integrity of Confessional Evidence under Section 32 of POTA Introduction The judgment in Farid Ahmed v. State of Jammu & Kashmir, delivered by the Jammu and Kashmir High Court...
Strict Timeliness of Demand Notice under Section 138: A Landmark Precedent Introduction The judgment in Kulbhushan Gupta v. Bishambar Ram before the Jammu & Kashmir High Court introduces a pivotal...
Distinguishing Pension Rights Between Piece-Rated and Regular Employees Introduction This commentary examines the recent decision in the case of Mohammad Yousuf Mir & Ors. v. Union Territory of J&K &...