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How LG's Powers Could Pose a Challenge to the Scrutiny of Human Rights Issues in J&K Assembly

Srinagar: The Lieutenant Governor’s (LG’s) powers to restrict questions in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on matters where he has to act...

05.01.2025 7

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Umer Maqbool

Ladakh: Hill Council Budgets Slashed Ahead of Statehood Talks With Union Government

Srinagar: Ahead of talks with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government regarding demands of statehood and other constitutional safeguards,...

28.11.2024 2

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Umer Maqbool

J&K Elections: Why BJP Lost in Pir Panjal Region Despite an All-Out Campaign

Srinagar: In the recently held assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir, National Conference-led alliance was expected to do well in the Muslim-majority...

12.10.2024 2

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Umer Maqbool

How Nominated MLAs Could be Advantageous to BJP in J&K Assembly in Case of Hung Verdict

Srinagar: As people in Jammu & Kashmir anxiously wait for the outcome of the assembly polls, the issue of nominated Members of Legislative Assembly...

05.10.2024 10

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Umer Maqbool

MHA Rejects RTI Request, Denies Information on Amendments Giving Powers to J&K LG

Srinagar: The Union home ministry has refused to provide a copy of the file on amendments made in the Jammu & Kashmir Government Business Rules,...

19.09.2024 7

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‘Should We Bow Down to the Police State?’: J&K Judge Passes Searing Remarks on Police’s Conduct

Srinagar: Chief judicial magistrate (CJM) of Kishtwar came down heavily on J&K police for “circumventing” a bail order and detaining an individual...

13.08.2024 20

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'Trojan Horse': Opposition Questions Union Govt's 'Takeover' of J&K Police Budget

Srinagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government’s take over of the budget of Jammu & Kashmir police has raised eyebrows. Opposition...

01.08.2024 1

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Umer Maqbool

Do Lieutenant Governors of UTs Indeed Have Immunity Under Article 361?

Srinagar: Are Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories also bestowed with immunity in the constitution of India? This question has been triggered...

27.07.2024 2

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Umer Maqbool