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Nation / Sat, 22 Aug 2026 Bar and Bench

Jammu & Kashmir High Court seeks explanation from its registry over petition revealing rape victim’s name

Justice Shahzad Azeem observed that, since the petitioner had disclosed the name of the victim/complainant, it became necessary to seek an explanation from the registry as to how the petition had been entertained despite repeated directions and circulars issued from time to time regarding such disclosures.

Justice Shahzad Azeem observed that, since the petitioner had disclosed the name of the victim/complainant, it became necessary to seek an explanation from the registry as to how the petition had been entertained despite repeated directions and circulars issued from time to time regarding such disclosures.

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