Seizure of Outside-Registered Vehicles in J&K: When Enforcement Overrides Empathy By: Javid Amin | 27 December 2025 A Crisis That Demands Compassionate Governance Across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), enforcement drives targeting vehicles with outside registration numbers have escalated from routine checks to mass seizures — leaving thousands of vehicle owners bewildered, out of pocket, and stuck in administrative labyrinths with little clarity or support. What started as a legitimate regulatory intent—ensuring that all motor vehicles comply with the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and related rules—has in…
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Senior Lawyer Cites ‘National Integrity’ in Exiting AAP MLA Malik’s PSA Case
A Legal Exit That Echoes Politically By: Javid Amin | 18 September 2025 In September 2025, the fragile line between law, politics, and national security in Jammu & Kashmir blurred yet again. A senior lawyer, initially part of the defense team for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Abdul Rashid Malik, abruptly withdrew from the case challenging Malik’s detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA). The lawyer cited concerns of “national integrity” in stepping away — a phrase that instantly ignited debate in Kashmir’s political and legal circles. Was this a…
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