In a move aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency within the judiciary, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has issued an order announcing a series of transfers and postings of judicial officers. Order number 1427 of 2023/RG, dated December 6, 2023, outlines several significant changes in the judicial landscape:
Ms Sandeep Kour, 3rd Additional District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar, has been transferred, and her services are now at the disposal of Hon’ble the Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh.
Shri Shabir Ahmad Malik, 1st Additional District and Sessions Judge, Baramulla, assumes the position of Principal District and Sessions Judge in Kargil, succeeding Shri Iqbal Ahmad Masoodi.
Shri Yash Pal Sharma, Principal District and Sessions Judge, Leh, transitions to the role of Pr
esiding Officer, Fast Track Court (POCSO) Jammu, filling a crucial vacancy.
Shri Pawan Kumar Sharma, Additional District and Sessions Judge Baramulla, is entrusted with the additional charge of the Court of 1st Additional District and Sessions Judge, Baramulla.
Shri Iqbal Ahmad Masoodi, Principal District and Sessions Judge Kargil assumes the mantle of 3rd Additional District and Sessions Judge Srinagar, succeeding Ms Sandeep Kour.
Ms Spalzes Angmo, Member Secretary Ladakh Legal Services Authority, takes on the additional charge of the Court of Principal District and Sessions Judge, Leh.
Ms Rajni Sharma, Special Mobile Magistrate (T) Jammu, undergoes a transfer, with her services now at the disposal of Hon’ble the Chief Justice.
Shri Parvin Pandoh, Joint Registrar Judicial (Protocol) High Court Wing Jammu, is reassigned as Special Mobile Magistrate (T) Jammu, succeeding Ms Rajni Sharma.Ms Fozia Paul, City Judge Srinagar, and Shri Sajad ur Rehman Sub Judge Uri opt for a mutual exchange of their respective places of posting.
The order emphasizes that the transferee officers are required to hand over their charges promptly to available judicial or revenue officers and report to their new place of posting. Signed by Registrar General Shahzad Azeem, this directive comes into immediate effect, marking a significant reorganization within the judicial landscape of the region.