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What was the composition of the Board of Judicial Advisers established by the 1996 Act?
What was the composition of the Board of Judicial Advisers established by the 1996 Act?
What significant change did the Constitution Act of 1996 introduce regarding the High Court?
What significant change did the Constitution Act of 1996 introduce regarding the High Court?
Which event was recorded as a historical instance involving the Supreme Court of India?
Which event was recorded as a historical instance involving the Supreme Court of India?
What was the primary purpose of the Special Bench constituted by the Government of India?
What was the primary purpose of the Special Bench constituted by the Government of India?
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What jurisdiction did the Constitution Application Order of 1954 extend to the Supreme Court?
What jurisdiction did the Constitution Application Order of 1954 extend to the Supreme Court?
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Under which article was the High Court first empowered to issue writs for enforcement of fundamental rights in J&K?
Under which article was the High Court first empowered to issue writs for enforcement of fundamental rights in J&K?
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How many appeals were pending before the Board of Judicial Advisers when it was abolished?
How many appeals were pending before the Board of Judicial Advisers when it was abolished?
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What official title was conferred on the High Court on 10.9.1943?
What official title was conferred on the High Court on 10.9.1943?
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Who was the first Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature established in 1928?
Who was the first Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature established in 1928?
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In what year was the High Court of Judicature for Jammu and Kashmir established?
In what year was the High Court of Judicature for Jammu and Kashmir established?
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What was the role of the Judicial member of the Council in 1889?
What was the role of the Judicial member of the Council in 1889?
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Which Maharaja sanctioned a new Constitution in 1927?
Which Maharaja sanctioned a new Constitution in 1927?
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What was established by Order No. 1 on 26.3.1928?
What was established by Order No. 1 on 26.3.1928?
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Which two cities were the usual places of sitting for the High Court?
Which two cities were the usual places of sitting for the High Court?
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Who acted under the superintendence and control of the Law member of the Council?
Who acted under the superintendence and control of the Law member of the Council?
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What role did the Ruler of the State hold before the establishment of the High Court?
What role did the Ruler of the State hold before the establishment of the High Court?
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Study Notes
History of Jammu and Kashmir High Court
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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.
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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.
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1927: A new Constitution was approved by Maharaja Hari Singh. It replaced the Law Member with a Judicial Department Ministry.
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1928: The High Court of Judicature was formed. The court consisted of the Chief Justice and two Judges.
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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.
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The High Court: Traveled between Jammu and Srinagar for its proceedings.
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1928: The Jammu and Kashmir State officially established the High Court of Judicature. Before this, the ruler was the final authority in justice administration.
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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.
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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.
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1956: The Constitution Act abolished the Board of Judicial Advisers. It had 17 pending appeals at the time.
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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.
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Historical Event: This event marked a unique instance of a Supreme Court Bench ruling outside of Delhi.
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September 10, 1943: Letters Patent were bestowed upon the High Court.
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1954: The Constitution Application Order extended the Supreme Court's jurisdiction to the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
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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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Explore the evolution of the High Court in Jammu and Kashmir from its establishment in 1928 to the changes in its judicial structure over the decades. This quiz covers key historical events, figures, and administrative developments that shaped the court's function. Test your knowledge about the pivotal moments in the judiciary of this region.
