Srinagar, Apr 11: Following the retirement of Justice Javed Iqbal Wani on March 23, 2026, the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered the reconstitution of various committees of judges.
As per an official order issued by the Registrar General, the reconstitution has been carried out to streamline administrative, judicial and institutional functioning of the High Court.
The order details a comprehensive restructuring of multiple committees, including Administrative, Building and Infrastructure, Finance, IT and Artificial Intelligence, Vigilance, Court Management Systems and several others dealing with judicial administration, recruitment, case management and welfare matters.
The reconstituted panels comprise various judges of the High Court, with the Chief Justice heading key committees related to service conditions, disciplinary matters and overall administration.
The move is aimed at ensuring efficient functioning of the High Court and its subordinate judiciary across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities assigned to each committee.
The order, issued on April 9, 2026, has come into immediate effect. (KDC)
