Govt. ignoring SC order on J&K Internet curbs: plea
4 years, 6 months ago

Govt. ignoring SC order on J&K Internet curbs: plea

The Hindu  

A contempt of Supreme Court petition has been filed, making Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory B.V.R. On May 11, the Supreme Court, acting on a petition filed by the Foundation for Media Professionals, had directed the Centre and J&K to constitute a Special Committee with the Secretary, Union Ministry of Home Affairs as Chairperson, followed by the Secretary, Department of Communications, Union Ministry of Communications, and the Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, as members. There is no record in the public domain about the formation of a Special Committee “to consider the necessity and proportionality of the ongoing blanket mobile Internet speed restrictions in the entire Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir” as the court had directed. “Twenty-nine days have elapsed since this Court expressly directed the Special Committee to ‘immediately’ determine the ‘necessity’ of the continuation of restrictions on internet access in Jammu & Kashmir. The court should direct the Special Committee, if notified, to consider the harm suffered by healthcare professionals, students, businesspersons and ordinary people of J&K because of prolonged Internet restrictions, the petition said.

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HC seeks govt’s response on plea challenging reservation policy
4 weeks ago

HC seeks govt’s response on plea challenging reservation policy

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir high court, acting on a fresh petition challenging the reservation policy, has issued notice to the respondents asking for reply within a time frame of three weeks. The fresh petition, filed by Dawar Ali and supported by a civil society group, has questioned the reservation policy of J&K government calling it “unreasonable”. On November 27, a political …

Justice Dispensation System In J&K Is A "Cruel Joke", Over 6,000 Contempt Petitions Pending: High Court Summons Chief Secy, Top Officials
5 months ago

Justice Dispensation System In J&K Is A "Cruel Joke", Over 6,000 Contempt Petitions Pending: High Court Summons Chief Secy, Top Officials

Live Law  

In a scathing indictment of the Jammu and Kashmir administration, the High Court has summoned the Chief Secretary, Finance Secretary, Secretary GAD and Secretary PWD R&B for their failure to comply with a court order issued over a year ago. The court described the justice dispensation system in the Union Territory as a "cruel joke" and expressed its shock at …

DC Edit | If J&K is back to ‘normal’, why the delay over polls?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | If J&K is back to ‘normal’, why the delay over polls?

Deccan Chronicle  

The latest placebo on Jammu and Kashmir is a feel-good video from there showing legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar playing gully cricket in Gulmarg during his travels in the Uri sector. One would assume that the border state which has been in turmoil due to terrorist acts The Election Commission is under orders of the Supreme Court of India to conduct …

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Declines Contempt Action Against SSB Chairman Citing UT Admin's Decision Withdrawing Posts After Reorganisation
1 year, 5 months ago

Jammu & Kashmir High Court Declines Contempt Action Against SSB Chairman Citing UT Admin's Decision Withdrawing Posts After Reorganisation

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court today refused to initiate contempt action against the Chairman of J&K Service Selection Board for non-compliance of its 2013 direction for undertaking fresh selection process to the posts of Assistant Information Officer Grade-II for which the A bench of Chief Justice N Kotiswar Singh & Justice Javed Iqbal Wani noted that the direction could …

Day After Single Bench Verdict, J&K&L High Court Allows J&K SSB To Proceed With Selection Process For Junior Engineer & Sub-Inspector Posts
2 years ago

Day After Single Bench Verdict, J&K&L High Court Allows J&K SSB To Proceed With Selection Process For Junior Engineer & Sub-Inspector Posts

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Friday stayed a single bench judgment in terms of which the ongoing recruitment process being conducted by the J&K Service Selection Board for Junior Engineer and Sub-Inspector posts in Jal Shakti and Home departments was quashed on Thursday.Hearing an urgent appeal filed by the J&K SSB, the division bench of Justice …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Private Schools Association Plea Against Internet Shutdowns In J&K
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Private Schools Association Plea Against Internet Shutdowns In J&K

Live Law  

A Division Bench of the Supreme Court of India on Monday issued notice on a writ petition seeking uninterrupted and continuous 4G mobile internet services in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The petitioner is a non-profit society called Private Schools Association J&K that represents "the interests of over 3800 member schools" in the Union Territory, according to the …

J&K: Supreme Court agrees to hear plea alleging 'backdoor appointment' in judicial institutions
2 years, 4 months ago

J&K: Supreme Court agrees to hear plea alleging 'backdoor appointment' in judicial institutions

Firstpost  

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Hima Kohli issued notice and sought a response from the Jammu and Kashmir High Court on its administrative side, saying it should be vetted by the Chief Justice of the High Court New Delhi: The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea that alleged that relatives of former judges and staff were favoured …

The Manner In Which Presiding Officer Of Tribunal Is Passing Orders Doesn't Inspire Confidence: J&K HC Calls For Copies Of All the Orders Passed By Him [Read Order]
4 years, 2 months ago

The Manner In Which Presiding Officer Of Tribunal Is Passing Orders Doesn't Inspire Confidence: J&K HC Calls For Copies Of All the Orders Passed By Him [Read Order]

Live Law  

In an extraordinary order, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has sought copies of all the orders passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Special Tribunal to the Registrar Vigilance of the Court, from the date he joined as Presiding Officer of the Tribunal. Further, the Bench of Justice Sanjay Dhar and Justice Rajesh Bindal was compelled to observe, " The …

J&K 4G Ban : Special Committee In Violation Of SC Direction For Periodic Review Of Internet Curbs, Contempt-Petitioner Tells SC [Read Rejoinder]
4 years, 5 months ago

J&K 4G Ban : Special Committee In Violation Of SC Direction For Periodic Review Of Internet Curbs, Contempt-Petitioner Tells SC [Read Rejoinder]

Live Law  

The Special Committee stated to have been constituted by the Central Government to review the 4G internet ban in Jammu and Kashmir is in violation of the Supreme Court directions for periodic review of internet curbs in J&K every seven days, stated the Foundation for Media Professionals in their rejoinder filed in the contempt petition filed in the SC.The rejoinder …

Will verify media reports of LG suggesting restoration of 4G Internet in J&K, Centre tells SC
4 years, 5 months ago

Will verify media reports of LG suggesting restoration of 4G Internet in J&K, Centre tells SC

The Hindu  

The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it would verify reports in the media quoting Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor G.C. In the last hearing, the Centre had informed the Supreme Court that a special committee chaired by Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla met twice on the need to review the restrictions placed on high-speed 4G Internet …

Are people in J&K citizens or subjects?
4 years, 5 months ago

Are people in J&K citizens or subjects?

The Hindu  

The Internet is often spoken about as a great equaliser. J&K Internet issue | Panel put off decision over terror attacks in Kashmir Valley, Centre tells Supreme Court A complete ban, and a challenge Yet, the government feels no compunction in doing precisely just this in Jammu and Kashmir. This petition pointed out that it had been eight months since …

J&K Internet issue | Panel put off decision over terror attacks in Kashmir Valley, Centre tells Supreme Court
4 years, 5 months ago

J&K Internet issue | Panel put off decision over terror attacks in Kashmir Valley, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Union government on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that a special committee chaired by Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla met twice on the need to review the restrictions placed on high-speed 4G Internet connection in Jammu and Kashmir but deferred a decision on the issue considering the “startling situation” of continued terror attacks in the Valley. Both Mr. …

J&K 4G Ban : No Contempt As Special Committee Already Constituted; Decision Taken, AG Tells SC
4 years, 5 months ago

J&K 4G Ban : No Contempt As Special Committee Already Constituted; Decision Taken, AG Tells SC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday granted one week time to the Centre and UT of Jammu & Kashmir to file their reply in the plea seeking contempt alleging non-compliance of the May 11 judgment of the Supreme Court, which had directed that a "Special Committee" be constituted to "immediately" to determine the necessity of continued restriction of mobile internet speeds …

[Breaking] J&K Internet Curbs : SC To Hear Tomorrow Contempt Plea Over Non-Constitution Of Special Committee To Review 4G Ban
4 years, 5 months ago

[Breaking] J&K Internet Curbs : SC To Hear Tomorrow Contempt Plea Over Non-Constitution Of Special Committee To Review 4G Ban

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear tomorrow the contempt petition filed by Foundation for Media Professionals over the non-constitution of Special Committee to review the ban on 4G speed internet in Jammu and Kashmir.A bench comprising Justices N V Ramana, R Subash Reddy and B R Gavai will hear the petition, which seeks contempt action against Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs …

J&K Govt Extends Internet Restrictions Even As SC Directions For Review By 'Special Committee' Await Compliance
4 years, 6 months ago

J&K Govt Extends Internet Restrictions Even As SC Directions For Review By 'Special Committee' Await Compliance

Live Law  

With another order being passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Administration, extending the restrictions on internet speed till 29thth July, the contempt petition filed by Foundation of Media Professionals against the failure of government officials in constituting a "Special Committee" to review internet restrictions in J&K as per Supreme Court directions comes to the fore as it is yet to …

J&K internet restrictions: SC sets up special panel
4 years, 7 months ago

J&K internet restrictions: SC sets up special panel

The Hindu  

The Jammu and Kashmir government’s orders do not reveal any reason for making mobile 4G Internet inaccessible across the Union Territory, the Supreme Court said in an order on Monday. On Monday, the apex court appointed a special committee led by the Union Home Secretary to “immediately” determine the necessity of continuing the restrictions in J&K. The court directed the …

[Updated] SC Refuses To Pass Orders For 4G Restoration In J&K; Asks Special Committee To Examine Issues Raised By Petitioners [Read Order]
4 years, 7 months ago

[Updated] SC Refuses To Pass Orders For 4G Restoration In J&K; Asks Special Committee To Examine Issues Raised By Petitioners [Read Order]

Live Law  

Refraining from passing positive directions for the restoration of 4G speed internet services in Jammu and Kashmir, the Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to constitute a "Special Committee" to examine the issues raised by the petitioners. The operative portion of the order stated as follows : "It may be noted that in the earlier judgment of Anuradha Bhasin, …

SC To Pronounce Orders On Pleas For 4G Speed Internet In Jammu and Kashmir Tomorrow
4 years, 7 months ago

SC To Pronounce Orders On Pleas For 4G Speed Internet In Jammu and Kashmir Tomorrow

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will pronounce orders tomorrow in petitions challenging the orders passed by the Jammu and Kashmir government to restrict the internet speed in the region at 2G during the lockdown. A bench headed by Justice N V Ramana had reserved orders on May 4 on the petitions filed by Foundation of Media Professionals, Private Schools Association of J&K …

J&K HC Seeks Status Report On Restoration Of 4G Internet Services In UTs Of J&K And Ladakh [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

J&K HC Seeks Status Report On Restoration Of 4G Internet Services In UTs Of J&K And Ladakh [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Friday asked the administration of both the UTs of J&K and Ladakh to file a status report on the issue of restoration of 4G internet services in the valley. The direction was made by a division bench headed by Chief Justice Gita Mittal based on the submissions made by amicus curiae Monika Kholi …

SC Dismisses Ex-J&K Minister Abdul Ghani Kohli's Plea In Forest Land Encroachment Case
4 years, 9 months ago

SC Dismisses Ex-J&K Minister Abdul Ghani Kohli's Plea In Forest Land Encroachment Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today dismissed a Plea by former J&K minister Abdul Ghani Kohli against the order of J&K High Court in a case against educational institutions owned and run by his family on the forest land in village Nowabad of Sunjwan in Jammu. Lalit & Aniruddha Bose observed that the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir had simply sought …

J&K govt lifts ban on social media for postpaid users, but speed restricted to 2G; curbs eased seven months after Article 370 abrogation
4 years, 10 months ago

J&K govt lifts ban on social media for postpaid users, but speed restricted to 2G; curbs eased seven months after Article 370 abrogation

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court, in a significant ruling on 10 January, asked the Jammu and Kashmir administration to review all orders imposing curbs in the Union Territory. The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday removed curbs on the use of social media across the Union Territory for postpaid mobile subscribers, but speed will be restricted to 2G only. While the postpaid …

J&K situation: Parliamentary panel quizzes Home Ministry officials
5 years, 1 month ago

J&K situation: Parliamentary panel quizzes Home Ministry officials

The Hindu  

Senior Home Ministry officials were non-committal when a parliamentary panel asked if they could travel to Kashmir Valley like Members of the European Parliament did recently. The officials including Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla briefed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, chaired by senior Congress leader Anand Sharma, on the situation in the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir …

Supreme Court directs Jammu & Kashmir to produce orders on restrictions
5 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court directs Jammu & Kashmir to produce orders on restrictions

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Jammu and Kashmir administration to place before it those orders under which communications were restricted in the Valley after abrogation of Article 370 which granted special status to J&K. The top court also questioned why the J&K administration has not placed the orders and notifications imposing communication restrictions in the state. Appearing for …

Centre, J&K administration suppressed orders related to communication blockade in Valley, Kashmir Times editor tells SC
5 years, 2 months ago

Centre, J&K administration suppressed orders related to communication blockade in Valley, Kashmir Times editor tells SC

Firstpost  

Anuradha Bhasin had earlier told the Supreme Court that even over a month after the scrapping of provisions of Article 370, journalists were ’not allowed to move freely in Jammu and Kashmir' New Delhi: The Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration have “suppressed” from the Supreme Court the relevant orders and notifications related to communications shutdown and internet blockade …

'J&K HC More Suitable To Decide' : SC Refuses To Entertain Plea For Restoration Of Landline And Internet Services In Hospitals
5 years, 3 months ago

'J&K HC More Suitable To Decide' : SC Refuses To Entertain Plea For Restoration Of Landline And Internet Services In Hospitals

Live Law  

The lockdown on including the internet and transportation in Kashmir had serious consequences on healthcare of the Valley's citizens, the Supreme Court was told on Tuesday. "Access to medical care is in Srinagar, and can't be accessed by people coming from far-off districts," senior advocate Meenakshi Arora submitted before a three-judge bench headed by Justices NV Ramana, R Subash Reddy. …

SC refuses to intervene in J&K bifurcation
5 years, 3 months ago

SC refuses to intervene in J&K bifurcation

The Hindu  

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday did not intervene in the implementation of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act of 2019 from October 31. The five-judge Bench led by Justice N.V. Ramana wound up the hearing shortly after realising that the Centre and the J&K government have not yet filed any response to the series of petitions …

‘If needed, will go to Jammu and Kashmir high court’: CJI Ranjan Gogoi on allegations of access denial
5 years, 3 months ago

‘If needed, will go to Jammu and Kashmir high court’: CJI Ranjan Gogoi on allegations of access denial

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Monday said that he will go to Jammu and Kashmir high court and speak to the chief justice after allegations that people aren’t being able to access the court. Chief Justice of India Justice Ranjan Gogoi “Access to the high court is seriously affected, we seek reply from the chief justice of the …

SC Bench Headed By Justice Arun Mishra To Hear Tomorrow Plea Against J&K Curfew
5 years, 4 months ago

SC Bench Headed By Justice Arun Mishra To Hear Tomorrow Plea Against J&K Curfew

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra, M R Shah and Ajay Rastogi will consider tomorrow the petition filed by Tehseen Poonawalla against the curfew imposed in Jammu and Kashmir following the Central Government measures to abrogate the special status enjoyed by it under Article 370 of the Constitution.The petition alleges that in the backdrop of latest constitutional. The …

SC Grants 4 Weeks Time to Jammu and Kashmir to Take Final Stand on Minority Commission
6 years, 10 months ago

SC Grants 4 Weeks Time to Jammu and Kashmir to Take Final Stand on Minority Commission

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has granted four weeks time to Jammu and Kashmir government to take a final stand on constituting a state minority commission. The government had initially shown interest in the issue but has now taken a different stance, stating that it has no plans to create a minority commission.

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