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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicJammu and Kashmir High Court

Topic: Jammu and Kashmir High Court

Give summer clothes, essentials to PSA detainee Kashmir bar chief: SC to Tihar officials

Mian Qayoom was detained under the Public Safety Act in August last year, ahead of the revocation of Article 370 by the Modi government.

Modi govt appoints J&K separatist’s son-in-law as high court judge

Govt had initially objected to the elevation of Javed Iqbal Wani, son-in-law of separatist Mian Abdul Qayoom, after IB report stated Qayoom had assisted J&K separatists.

Modi govt set to appoint J&K separatist’s son-in-law as high court judge

Javed Iqbal Wani is son-in-law of Mian Abdul Qayoom, who is said to be close to Syed Ali Shah Geelani and among the founding members of All Parties Hurriyat Conference.

J&K HC rejects plea of Kashmir bar chief’s release, asks him to shun ‘secessionist’ ideology

J&K HC Bar Association chief Mian Abdul Qayoom was detained under PSA last year. He is currently lodged at Tihar jail.

Darbar Move waste of time and effort, says J&K High Court, asks govt to consider viability

Court orders judgment to be served on J&K chief secretary, directing him to place it before the authorities to examine the issues raised.

Modi govt keeps SC collegium waiting on Kashmir lawyer picked as HC judge, gives no reason

Ten months ago, Supreme Court collegium asked the central govt to explain why Wasim Sadiq Nargal’s appointment was junked. It’s yet to get a reply.

J&K sarpanchs up in arms, want re-poll as state delegates panchayat work to govt employees

Govt cites lack for quorum in 390 panchayats after 2018 polls for its decision. Sarpanchs are threatening to approach J&K High Court.

J-K governor appoints Kathua gang rape accused’s advocate as state law officer

Aseem Sawhney reportedly claimed Pak-backed terrorists were trying to launch attack on Army establishments from the village where gang rape took place.

Appointment of judges in J&K high court hits governor hurdle

Governor N.N. Vohra is believed to have communicated his displeasure with three of the recommendations to the government — not once, but twice.

In the name of interlocution

Kashmir interlocutor Dineshwar Sharma has little political room for manoeuvre, but his appointment is a masterstroke in political management.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.