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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
CM office, Raj Bhawan submit separate stands to J&K High Court on Gulmarg lease issue
The J&K Chief Minister's office and the Raj Bhawan on Tuesday (August12, 2025) submitted two separate positions to the J&K High Court that was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on Gulmarg, a hill resort in north Kashmir that attracts high-end tourists to the Valley round-the-year. The Division Bench, comprising J&K Chief Justice Arun Palli and justice Rajnesh Oswal, was informed by Senior Additional Advocate General Mohsin-ul-Showkat Qadri that there were two separate replies from the Chief Minister's office and the Lieutenant Governor's office. These were produced before the court in a sealed cover. The court was hearing the PIL on environmental concerns of Gulmarg and the recent eviction of owners of the Nedou's Hotel in Gulmarg after 137 years of possession. Justice Palli and Justice Oswal, while taking note of the two separate replies, decided to hear the case again on August 28, 2025. However, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed displeasure over the Raj Bhawan's move. Talking to The Hindu, Mr. Abdullah said, 'Until recently the L-G has continued to maintain that he only has responsibility for security and Law and Order. Now suddenly he's got involved in this. It's unfortunate that the elected government is sought to be undermined by the unelected government'. Around 55 hotels out of 59 could go under the hammer because of the lack of lease extensions in Gulmarg. The J&K Land Grant Rules-2022, which replaced the J&K Land Grants Rules-1960, introduced by the L-G in 2022 barred extension in case of lease expiry. The L-G administration had asked the outgoing lease holders to evict properties or else face evictions under the new rules. However, the current land holders termed these rules 'exclusive to J&K where the first right to lease-holders has not been granted and revised rates negotiated'. Many leaseholders have already challenged the new rules before the court. During the L-G rule, it was decided that an expert committee will enlist all properties where lease had ended and will be e-auctioned afresh. For the first time, the earlier bar that only locals could apply for lease of land has been done away with. The new rules instead open bidding to 'any person legally competent under Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.' In the past, no land in Gulmarg was granted on lease to any person who was not a permanent resident of the erstwhile state of J&K.
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
J&K High Court seeks MHA response on long-term visa status of deported Pakistan woman
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Thursday (July 10, 2025) sought a response from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) regarding the status of the long-term visa (LTV) application of a 62-year-old housewife who was deported to Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. The petitioner Rakshanda Rashid, a Pakistani citizen married to an Indian, had lived in Jammu for 38 years on an LTV, which was annually renewed. She had applied for citizenship in 1996 but the request has yet to be processed and at the time of deportation, her LTV application was pending with the Ministry. Also read: Home Ministry appeals against J&K High Court order to repatriate woman deported to Pakistan A Division Bench of Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal orally asked the Ministry to furnish the reply on July 17, the next date of hearing. The matter could not be argued on Thursday (July 10, 2025), as Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta, who was to appear on behalf of the Ministry, was busy in another case in the Supreme Court. The petitioner's counsel Ankur Sharma said they hoped a solution within the legal framework. Also read: Bring back woman deported to Pakistan: J&K High Court 'The case could not be argued, but during oral discussion, we conveyed to the court that we want a solution and do not want to take an adversarial position against the government,' said Mr. Sharma. On June 29, the MHA had appealed against a June 6 order by Justice Rahul Bharti, who directed the Union Home Secretary to bring back the petitioner from Pakistan in 10 days. The Ministry said the 'judiciary should not override' the executive's decision to deport a foreign national, adding that the High Court order was constitutionally impermissible and unsustainable, as it directed the enforcement of a judicial writ beyond the sovereign territory of India in Pakistan, where she was deported to, and was thus ultra vires. The Ministry also said that the court's direction was 'legally unenforceable and diplomatically untenable'. Also read | Cause and effect: On human rights, citizenship cases After the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed, the Ministry cancelled the visas of all Pakistani citizens and asked them to leave the country by April 29. The order exempted those with LTVs or Pakistani women married to Indian citizens. The woman was deported despite the Ministry's guidelines stating that Muslim women who are married to Indian citizens and have applied for LTVs are not required to leave the country. Ms. Rashid's daughter Fatima Sheikh had told The Hindu earlier that her mother was taken to the Attari border in Punjab by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and expelled from the country on April 28. She said her mother had applied for an LTV extension in January, yet the leave-India notice served by the police said the application was made on March 8. She said she got emails on April 26 and May 9 from the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) that the LTV application was 'under process' and awaiting approval from higher authorities. Ms. Sheikh said her mother had no immediate relatives in Pakistan and was living alone in a hotel with little money.
New Indian Express
15-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Government to revive Tulbul project as IWT suspended
Govt to revive Tulbul project as IWT suspended After putting the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan in abeyance following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, the Central government is going to revive the Tulbul navigation project on the Wular Lake in J&K, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced in Srinagar. 'Earlier, whenever work on new power projects had to be taken up, India had to consult Pakistan due to IWT. Without their consent, we could not have carried out the work,' he said. The Tulbul project, conceived in 1981, could not materialise because Pakistan objected to its construction. The minister added, 'Since the IWT has been put in abeyance, we don't need Pak's consent anymore.' 'How long will J&K remain without AG?' As differences between J&K L-G Manoj Sinha and CM Omar Abdullah persist, the post of Accountant General (AG) in the union territory remains vacant. While hearing a case recently, J&K High Court judge Justice Rahul Bharti took a serious view of the issue. 'An important question of law is also incidentally confronted in this writ petition — for how long can J&K and Ladakh go without an Advocate General in office?' the judge observed, adding that there is a scope for the court to intervene by asking the UT government to apprise it about the matter. The post of Advocate General in J&K has been lying vacant since October last year. Katra–Srinagar Vande Bharat train a big hit The Katra–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, recently flagged off by PM Narendra Modi, is a hit among tourists. Within six days of the launch, over 30,000 people have used the train service. According to officials, all seats of the Srinagar-bound trains are sold out for the next 15 days. And why not? It offers passengers a ride through some of India's most iconic gems of rail infrastructure, including the world's tallest railway bridge — the Chenab. Though there is currently no direct rail link between Srinagar and Delhi, passengers can travel to Katra and board long-distance trains connecting to major cities across the country. Fayaz wani Our correspondent in Jammu and Kashmir fayazwani123@
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
J&K High Court Junior Assistant exam results 2025 declared at jkhighcourt.nic.in, interview schedule released: Download result PDF here
J&K High Court releases OMR exam results, interview schedule for Junior Assistant posts J&K High Court result 2025: In a significant development, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has officially declared the results of the OMR-based written examination for the posts of Junior Assistant in the District Judiciary of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The written exams were held on March 16, 2025 for candidates from the Kashmir Division and on March 23, 2025 for those from the Jammu Division. As per the official notification issued by the Chief Justice's Secretariat, hundreds of aspirants appeared in the competitive recruitment examination held pursuant to Advertisement Notification No. 06 of 2024/Psy dated August 28, 2024. The candidates who have secured top positions in the merit list have been shortlisted for interviews scheduled to commence on June 23, 2025. These interviews will be conducted at the High Court Complex, Janipur, Jammu for the Jammu Division, and at the High Court Complex, Srinagar for the Kashmir Division. Top scorers emerge in competitive field Among the hundreds who appeared, a few outstanding candidates from both divisions have emerged as toppers. These candidates demonstrated exceptional merit and consistency in their preparation for the highly competitive OMR-based written test. From the Kashmir Division, Aaliya Bhat secured the highest score, earning top place in the merit list. A resident of Srinagar, Aaliya attributed her success to daily preparation and guidance from mentors. In the Jammu Division, Amanpreet Singh, hailing from Udhampur, topped the list. His strategic focus on time-bound practice papers and conceptual clarity made a remarkable difference. Many other top-performing candidates across the regions hailed from diverse academic backgrounds, demonstrating that success in such competitive exams is attainable through dedication and disciplined study. Interview dates and document requirements The interviews will begin on June 23, 2025. All shortlisted candidates are required to report by 9:00 AM on their respective interview dates, as mentioned in Annexure-A (Jammu Division) and Annexure-B (Kashmir Division) of the official notification. Candidates must carry a valid proof of identity such as Aadhar card, PAN card, driving licence, or passport. Additionally, they are required to present all original documents and certificates (submitted during the online form filling) along with self-attested photocopies. Failure to produce original documents may lead to disqualification from the selection process. Steps to download the J&K High Court result 2025 PDF online Candidates can follow the steps below to access and download the official result PDF: Step 1: Visit the official website at Step 2: On the homepage, navigate to the 'Latest Notifications' or 'Recruitment' section. Step 3: Look for the notification titled 'Shortlisted candidates for Junior Assistant interviews – Notification No. 06 of 2024/Psy.' Step 4: Click on the link to open the PDF containing Annexure-A and Annexure-B. Step 5: Download or save the document for future reference. Direct link to download the J&K High Court result 2025 PDF Guidelines for ex-servicemen and special cases Candidates under the Ex-Servicemen (ESM) category must adhere to provisions of S.O. 361 dated October 20, 2021, as per the Jammu and Kashmir Ex-Servicemen (Re-employment in Public Services and Posts) Rules, 2021. They must submit relevant certificates issued by the respective Zila Sainik Welfare Officer, and an affidavit confirming that they have not availed the ESM benefit previously. Candidates listed for interviews on the same date in both divisions can write to the Chief Justice's Secretariat at for rescheduling. No travel or daily allowance (TA/DA) shall be paid for attending the interviews. The High Court's recruitment process remains transparent, competitive, and strictly merit-based, offering a promising opportunity to serve in the judicial system of the UT of J&K. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
News18
01-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Pahalgam Terror Attack: J&K High Court Stays Deportation Of 4 Suspected Of Being Pakistani Citizens
The J&K High Court found that a prima facie case had been made out that the petitioners were bona fide residents of Poonch. The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Thursday stayed the deportation of four members of a family suspected of being Pakistani citizens. The suspect includes a police constable of the Indian Reserve Police (IRP). The four suspects were reportedly at the risk of being deported from India on allegations that they were Pakistani citizens. The court found that a prima facie case had been made out that the petitioners were bona fide residents of Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. The development came after the Union government had decided to suspend visa services to Pakistani nationals and directed them to leave India by April 27 in wake of the Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives on April 22. First Published:
