In an official communication dated 30th May 2024, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has released an order pertaining to the judicial arrangements for the Baramulla court following the retirement of a key judicial officer.
Superannuation of Shri Mohammad Ashraf Malik
Shri Mohammad Ashraf Malik, who has been serving as the Principal District and Sessions Judge in Baramulla, is set to retire on the 31st of May, 2024. His retirement marks the culmination of a distinguished career in the judiciary.
Interim Judicial Arrangement
Following the superannuation of Shri Malik, it is essential to ensure that the judicial processes remain uninterrupted. To this end, the High Court has decided that the additional charge of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Baramulla, will be temporarily undertaken by the Additional District and Sessions Judge of the same district until further orders are issued.
Official Communication
The order, bearing the number 6336/RGs, has been dispatched to several key personnel and departments. Among the recipients of the notice are:
- Principal Secretary to the Hon’ble Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh
- Secretary to Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Administrative Judge for the District of Baramulla
- Principal District and Sessions Judge, Baramulla
- Additional District and Sessions Judge, Baramulla
- Incharge NIC, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, Srinagar
- Incharge Library, High Court Wing Jammu/Srinagar
Commitment to Judicial Continuity
This order underscores the commitment of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to maintaining judicial continuity and service. The swift assignment of additional duties is indicative of the judiciary’s adaptive measures to ensure that the legal proceedings of the Baramulla court are unaffected by the transition.
The official document has been signed by Shahzad Azeem, the Registrar General, validating the directives therein.
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Order Copy
