The Bench & The Law

01/12/2025

J&K High Court Upholds Tribunal’s Remand Powers Under PMLA

Srinagar: In a significant ruling, the High Court of J&Kand Ladakh has held that the Appellate Tribunal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2006, does have the power to send cases back to the Adjudicating Authority after setting aside a confirmation order. The Court said this authority is inherent to the Tribunal’s appellate function. A Division Bench of Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Sanjay Parihar underscored that the power to remand is a basic feature of appellate jurisdiction....

Bench&Law | J&K High Court Upholds Tribunal’s Remand Powers Under PMLA

30/11/2025

Srinagar Court awards fruit trader 2.82 lakh in cheque bounce case

Srinagar: A local court in Srinagar on Friday ordered the recovery of 2.82 lakh rupees in favour of a Fruit Mandi trader in Parimpora, along with interest after the defendant failed to deliver fruit produce and subsequently issued a cheque that later bounced due to insufficient funds. The plaintiff (Bashir Ahmad Dar) engaged in the fruit trade—had paid the defendant ( Akhter Ahmad Ganie) an advance of ₹2,82,000 in 2024 for supply of fruit after harvest....

Bench&Law | Srinagar Court awards fruit trader 2.82 lakh in cheque bounce case

30/09/2025

Srinagar:The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has held that the mere pendency of a criminal case against an individual cannot be grounds to deny them the right to sell their immovable property. The Court observed emphatically that “even a criminal has a right to sell his land.” The ruling came from Justice Sanjay Dhar, who was hearing a plea filed by Arun Dev Singh, a resident of Village Kanhal, Tehsil Bishnah, District Jammu....

28/07/2025

Srinagar: For ensuring procedural procedural fairness for serving military personnel, the High Court of J&K and Ladakh has issued a crucial amendment to the Jammu and Kashmir General Rules (Civil) of 1978. The Registrar General of the High Court in a notification issued the amendment with the prior approval of the Lieutenant Governor, introducing a new Chapter VII-A titled “Suits by or Against the Soldiers,” which lays down detailed procedural guidelines for district and subordinate courts across the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh....

Bench&Law | HC of J&K notifies procedural safeguards for soldiers in civil suits

21/07/2025

The High Court Bar Association at Jammu in a notice has prohibited general public and litigants from wearing an advocate’s attire within the Court premises. The notice issued by the Bar Association Joint Secretary, Anshu Mahajan said that any clerk, litigant or any individual from the general public found wearing the advocate's attire will be presumed to be a tout and appropriate action will be taken against the violator under the law....

Bench&Law | Lawyer Association bars non-legal professionals from wearing advocate attire

12/09/2024

https://www.thebenchandthelaw.com/hc-of-jk-directs-dc-srinagar-to-decide-appeal-of-former-mayor-challenging-eviction-orders/

Bench&Law | HC of J&K directs DC Srinagar to decide appeal of former Mayor challenging eviction orders

04/08/2024

https://www.thebenchandthelaw.com/hc-of-jk-grants-bail-in-an-alleged-r**e-case/

Bench&Law | HC of J&K grants bail in an alleged r**e case

13/07/2024

https://www.thebenchandthelaw.com/court-grants-bail-to-two-minors-accused-of-r**e/

The Bench & The Law | Court grants bail to two minors accused of r**e

10/07/2024

https://www.thebenchandthelaw.com/non-consideration-of-representation-renders-detention-illegal-hc-of-jk-rules-out/

The Bench & The Law | ‘Non consideration of representation renders detention illegal’,HC of J&K rules out

05/06/2024

The case was decided after 25 years where accused Shabir Ahmad Matoo died last year and other accused Mohammad Ayoub was on trial Srinagar: After 25 years, Court acquits a dead person and other accused from murder and terror charges as the prosecution failed to provide evidence in the case. Special court designated under NIA Act led by Justice Sandeep Gandotra acquitted late Shabir Ahmad Matoo and Mohammad Ayoub Sofi, both residents of Srinagar after finding that the uncorroborated, contradictory and infirm statements made by the complainant and witnesses relied upon by the prosecution, have failed to inspire confidence in the mind of the court to convict the accused....

30/05/2024

https://www.thebenchandthelaw.com/ngt-seeks-detailed-report-on-illegal-dumping-of-waste-on-river-poonch/

The Bench & The Law | NGT reprimands DC Poonch and Municipal Council over dumping of waste near river

25/05/2024

https://www.thebenchandthelaw.com/hc-directs-to-proceed-against-the-high-ranking-govt-official/

The Bench & The Law | HC directs to proceed against the high ranking govt official