The High Court has ordered a major J&K Judicial Reshuffle, introducing key transfers and postings across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to enhance administrative efficiency.
POONCH MIRROR NEWS DESK MAY 4,2026
Srinagar, May 4: In a significant administrative move aimed at strengthening judicial efficiency, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday ordered a wide-ranging reshuffle of judicial officers across the Union Territories.
As per Order No. 651 of 2026/RG dated May 4, issued by the Registrar General, several key transfers and postings have been effected across different levels of the judiciary.
Among the prominent changes, Ms. Renu Dogra, who was serving as Principal Judge, Family Court Srinagar, has been transferred and posted as Presiding Officer of the Fast Track Court (POCSO) in Jammu. In her place, Mehreen Mushtaq has been appointed as the new Principal Judge, Family Court Srinagar.
Sandeep Gandotra has been deputed as Presiding Officer of the Labour and Industrial Tribunal, Jammu and Kashmir, while Manoj Parihar has been reassigned as One Man Forest Authority. In another notable reshuffle, Ahsan Ullah Parvez Malik has been transferred from Principal District and Sessions Judge, Poonch, to Additional District and Sessions Judge, Bandipora. The move also involves corresponding adjustments of judicial officers Sushil Singh and Mir Wajahat.
At the magistracy level, Tabasum, who was serving as Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar, has been posted as Sub Judge in the High Court Wing at Srinagar. Meanwhile, Touseef Ahmad Magrey has been appointed as the new Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar.
The order further provides for an exchange of postings between Shafeeq Ahmad and Asma Chowdhary. Additionally, revisions have been made in the allocation of responsibilities within the Juvenile Justice Boards, with Shri Raja Arshad Hamid entrusted with supervisory oversight for Bandipora.
The High Court has directed that officers currently on deputation shall report to the Registrar Judicial until formal government notifications are issued. It has also been emphasized that all transferring officers must dispose of pending judgments and ensure proper handing over of charge before assuming their new assignments.
Download the order here
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