History of Jammu and Kashmir High Court
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History of Jammu and Kashmir High Court

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What was the composition of the Board of Judicial Advisers established by the 1996 Act?

  • 9 members elected by the public.
  • 5 members representing different states.
  • 3 members alike the Privy Council in British India. (correct)
  • 7 members including Chief Justices from various regions.

    • What significant change did the Constitution Act of 1996 introduce regarding the High Court?

  • It established the first Board of Judicial Advisers.
  • It conferred substantial independence to the High Court. (correct)
  • It increased the number of judges in the High Court.
  • It dissolved the Supreme Court's jurisdiction in the state.

    • Which event was recorded as a historical instance involving the Supreme Court of India?

  • A Bench sat outside Delhi to hear appeals. (correct)
  • The first constitution was promulgated.
  • A new Chief Justice was appointed.
  • The High Court issued its first writ.

    • What was the primary purpose of the Special Bench constituted by the Government of India?

    <p>To dispose of the pending 17 appeals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What jurisdiction did the Constitution Application Order of 1954 extend to the Supreme Court?

    <p>The State of Jammu and Kashmir.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which article was the High Court first empowered to issue writs for enforcement of fundamental rights in J&K?

    <p>Article 32(2-A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many appeals were pending before the Board of Judicial Advisers when it was abolished?

    <p>17</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What official title was conferred on the High Court on 10.9.1943?

    <p>Letters Patent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature established in 1928?

    <p>Lala Kanwar Sein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the High Court of Judicature for Jammu and Kashmir established?

    <p>1928</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the Judicial member of the Council in 1889?

    <p>To exercise appellate powers on civil and criminal cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Maharaja sanctioned a new Constitution in 1927?

    <p>Maharaja Hari Singh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was established by Order No. 1 on 26.3.1928?

    <p>The High Court of Judicature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two cities were the usual places of sitting for the High Court?

    <p>Srinagar and Jammu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who acted under the superintendence and control of the Law member of the Council?

    <p>Chief Judges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the Ruler of the State hold before the establishment of the High Court?

    <p>Final Authority in Administration of Justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    History of Jammu and Kashmir High Court

    • 1889: The British Government requested Maharaja Partap Singh, the ruler of the State, to appoint a Council. The Judicial member of this Council was given authority over both civil and criminal appeals. The State, comprised of Jammu and Kashmir, had Chief Judges, but these worked under the supervision of the Law member of the Council.

    • Later: The council was dissolved, and a Minister designated as a Judge of the High Court was appointed by the ruler to resolve judicial cases.

    • 1927: A new Constitution was approved by Maharaja Hari Singh. It replaced the Law Member with a Judicial Department Ministry.

    • 1928: The High Court of Judicature was formed. The court consisted of the Chief Justice and two Judges.

    • March 26, 1928: Lala Kanwar Sein was appointed the first Chief Justice. Rai Bahadur Lala Bodh Raj Sawhney and Khan Sahib Aga Syed Hussain became Puisne Judges.

    • The High Court: Traveled between Jammu and Srinagar for its proceedings.

    • 1928: The Jammu and Kashmir State officially established the High Court of Judicature. Before this, the ruler was the final authority in justice administration.

    • 1939: The Ruler implemented the Constitution Act, giving the High Court substantial independence. The High Court was granted supervisory control over Courts and the District Judiciary.

    • 1939: This Act established a 3 member Board of Judicial Advisers. It was similar to the British India Privy Council. This Board advised the Ruler on civil and criminal appeals against the High Court rulings.

    • 1956: The Constitution Act abolished the Board of Judicial Advisers. It had 17 pending appeals at the time.

    • 1956: The Government of India, at the request of the Chief Justice, and in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, established a Supreme Court bench. Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan (Chief Justice of India), Justice S.R. Das, and Justice Ghulam Hassan were appointed to hear the 17 pending appeals. Hearings occurred in Srinagar and upheld the High Court's decisions in all 17 appeals.

    • Historical Event: This event marked a unique instance of a Supreme Court Bench ruling outside of Delhi.

    • September 10, 1943: Letters Patent were bestowed upon the High Court.

    • 1954: The Constitution Application Order extended the Supreme Court's jurisdiction to the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

    • Article 32(2-A) of the Constitution of India: The State High Court was granted power to issue orders for the implementation of fundamental rights applicable within the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

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