The Jammu and Kashmir High Court recently delivered a significant ruling on the legal boundaries of political dissent, national security, and speech within the region. The court held that posters containing material aimed at deliberately alienating the residents of Jammu and Kashmir from the rest of India are sufficient to attract charges under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently underscored the importance of moderation in judicial conduct, particularly in interactions with members of the Bar. The observation came in the case of Sanjay Kumar & Anr v. Mohan Singh & Anr, where concerns were raised about the manner in which a Katra court conducted proceedings in a civil land dispute.
Kashmiri Separatist Asia Andrabi News: A Delhi court has convicted Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi and two of her close associates for serious offences including conspiracy to commit terrorism, waging war against the Government of India, and membership of a banned organisation. The verdict marks a significant development in one of the most closely watched terror-related prosecutions linked to separatist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
India Rejects Arbitration Court’s Ruling on Indus Waters Treaty Projects: New Delhi – India has issued a strong rejection of a recent decision by what it calls a “so-called Court of Arbitration” concerning the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects. These projects are located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. In a detailed statement,…
Poonch Court Orders FIR Against Zee News, News18 for Defamatory Operation Sindoor Coverage: Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir – In a significant ruling underscoring media accountability, a court in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, has directed the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against prominent news channels Zee News and News18 India. The channels are accused…
