Saniya Zehra and Anr. (Ladakh Case) v. Union Territory of Ladakh and Ors. (Home)
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar; WP(C) 185/2025, CM (357/2025); coram: Justice Sanjeev Kumar; decided 26.12.2025; petitioners Saniya Zehra and Anr v. Union Territory of Ladakh and Ors.; subject: protection of life and liberty, threat from respondents 3 to 5, police protection on approach; outcome: petition disposed of with standing direction to police to take lawful remedial measures; no statute or precedent case cited in the order.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of with a direction that the petitioners may approach the concerned police station for protection if they face a real threat to their life and liberty from respondents 3 to 5, and that the police shall take remedial measures permissible in law to ensure their protection. ¶16