In a historic decision Jammu and Kashmir has become first state in India to have a law explicitly banning sexual exploitation of women by those in positions of authority, having a fiduciary relationship or a public servant, thus becoming the first state in the country to have such a legislation. The State Administrative Council (SAC) … Read more
Recently, in a landmark decision, Jammu & Kashmir’s State Administrative Council (SAC) has given nod for enactment of stringent law to prohibit Benami property transactions, which otherwise have assumed alarming proportion in Jammu and Kashmir. This can be a major step to eradicate corruption and black money in Jammu & Kashmir. What constitutes Benami property? Property … Read more
According to the draft law, which would be applicable to the entire country except Jammu and Kashmir, giving instant talaq would attract a jail term of three years and a fine. It would be a non-bailable, cognisable offence. The state of Jammu and Kashmir has its own laws in civil matters such as divorce and … Read more