The Supreme Court of India, in its judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 871 of 2021, delivered on August 30, 2022, addressed several crucial aspects related to the prosecution under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). The case involved the conviction of the appellant under Section 20(b)(ii)(C) of the NDPS Act for …
This comprehensive practice note aims to provide lawyers in Kashmir with valuable insights and guidelines on the significance of complying with legal requirements in narcotics cases. Drawing from the judgment in the case of Tarsem Singh vs. State of Punjab, this note underscores the paramount importance of strict adherence to procedural safeguards and evidentiary rules …
ORIGIN OF REQUEST: COURT CAST KASHMIR WHATSAPP GROUP REQUESTER: FAYAZ NABI (Lawyer) FIRST RESPONDER: UMAR MUSHTAQ (Lawyer) CONTRIBUTOR(S): UMAR MUSHTAQ (Lawyer) DATE OF PUBLICATION: 15 May, 2023 DELIVERY METHOD: WHATSAPP This practice note has been issued to address the growing need for guidance on allowing plaintiffs to testify as witnesses at a later stage in …
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Asserts Judicial Authority over Undertrial Transfers In a recent ruling with significant implications for the prison system, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court decreed that the power to transfer undertrial prisoners from one correctional facility to another resides exclusively with the Magistrate or Court responsible for their …
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The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has issued an order announcing several transfers and postings of Section Officers and Head Assistants in the Subordinate Courts of the Kashmir Division. These administrative changes, effective immediately, have been made in the interest of streamlining court operations and enhancing overall administration. The order, issued by …
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Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud unveiled the much-anticipated ‘E-filing 2.0’ on Friday, marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of India’s judiciary. In a move that will revolutionize the legal landscape, CJI Chandrachud announced that the facility for filing cases electronically would now be available round the clock, providing lawyers with …
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In a recent announcement by the Recruitment Cell of the Supreme Court of India, changes have been made to the scheduled date for the Written Test in relation to the selection process of qualified candidates for the position of Law Clerk-cum-Research Associates for the year 2023-2024. The examination, which consists of Part-I (Multiple Choice Based …
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We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you about an upcoming server upgrade for the Court Cast project that will significantly enhance our infrastructure and accommodate the anticipated increase in traffic. While we are excited about the improvements this upgrade will bring, we want to make you aware that there …
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