Ashok Kumar v. Central Bureau of Investigation Snapshot Ashok Kumar, a 53-year-old government employee, and Jaisuriya Sharma, a 27-year-old unemployed individual, residents of Pallanwalla, Jammu, had been arrested and were currently lodged in District Jail Amphalla, Jammu. They had filed a bail application under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in response …
The U.S. Supreme Court made a significant decision on Thursday, dismissing a case that revolved around the controversial Title 42 policy. This policy, which was initially introduced under former President Donald Trump’s administration, enabled American officials to expel hundreds of thousands of migrants swiftly at the U.S.-Mexican border. Republicans had sought to uphold this policy, …
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Sukoon, previously known as Oman Insurance Company, has successfully finalized its acquisition of a significant 93.0432% stake in Arabian Scandinavian Insurance Company P.S.C. (ASCANA). The deal, facilitated through Dubai Clear, marks a significant milestone for Sukoon as it expands its presence in the insurance sector. The agreement, originally inked in December 2022, solidifies Sukoon’s position …
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The Government of Jammu and Kashmir, Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, has announced the appointment of new Law Officers in the Srinagar wing of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The decision comes with Government Order No. 5536-JK(LD) of 2023, issued on May 17, 2023. Under the newly sanctioned order, …
Commonwealth Law Conference is taking place from 24 May 2023 to 25 May 2023. Commonwealth Law Conference is a trade show bienal held in Goa. Usually in the month of May.
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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