Judiciary

Jammu & Kashmir Judiciary is known as one of the prime elements of the democratic structure of the state. The Judiciary of Jammu & Kashmir consists of a Chief Justice, Advocates, district and session judges, and registrar general. Justice Aftab Alam has been nominated as the Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir state on 6th June, 2007. In 1928 the first high court was formed in the valley of Jammu & Kashmir. The Judicature of the state passed an order through which one Chief justice was appointed for the High court who was to be assisted by two judges.

In the year 1954 Jammu & Kashmir came under the jurisdiction of Supreme Court. Consequently, in the year 1957, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir achieved its first ever independent judicial body. Since the capital of the state shifts twicea year, so the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir also moves accordingly. As such, from the month of November to April the functions of the High Court are carried on in Jammu, while from May to October it is established in Srinagar.

Currently with five additional judges and nine judges on permanent posts, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir effectively provides justice to the people of the state. The Jammu & Kashmir Judiciary consists of civil service judicial which is presided by Chief Judicial Magistrates, Sub-Judges, Judicial Magistrates and Munsiffs.

Jammu & Kashmir Judiciary acts as one of the vital watch keepers which strives to maintain a social environment of peace and decorum by making the citizens of the valley obey the law and order regulations.