Authority: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu

Order Date: 08 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Diocese of Jammu Srinagar Society, represented by Mr. Ajay Bakshi, Advocate.
  • Respondents: Naib Tehsildar, Akhnoor & Others, represented by Ms. Monika Kohli, Sr. Advocate and Ms. Sagira Jaffar, Advocate.
  • Case Number: CM(M) No. 142/2026.
  • Nature of Petition: The petitioner sought to set aside the proceedings/recall of the order dated 02‑02‑2026 passed by the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Akhnoor, and requested that the SDM decide the application filed by the petitioner within the stipulated time.
  • Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Judge.

Final Outcome

  • The Court issued notice, which was waived by Ms. Sagira Jaffar on behalf of the official respondents.
  • The petition was disposed of without the Court examining the merits of the application.
  • The Court directed the SDM, Akhnoor (Appellate Court) to decide the petitioner’s application in accordance with law, emphasizing that the decision should be made as expeditiously as possible.
  • The order was signed by Justice Rajnesh Oswal at Jammu on 08.07.2026.

Topics: Judicial Procedure, Court Order