Representative image SRINAGAR: The high court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Tuesday rejected a Congress worker’s plea to shift his trial in a cheque bounce case to Jammu, saying he had no reason to feel threatened as terrorism had almost been eliminated in the Valley.“Militancy is almost negligible at present in Kashmir Valley and the situation since 1990 has transformed drastically,” a single bench of Justice Sanjay Dhar said, adding that the petitioner’s contention that he was still facing threat to his life in Kashmir was “improbable”.Thousands of political workers of various parties, who had fled the Valley in the 1990s because of terrorism, had returned in recent years and participated in the electoral process several times, the court pointed out.The petitioner, Sonaullah Dar, had sought the transfer of a complaint filed against him by Mukhtar Ahmad Gashroo under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act from a judicial magistrate’s court in Srinagar to a court of competent jurisdiction in Jammu. Dar had pleaded guilty in the case, following which the trial court directed him to pay the cheque amount to the complainant.In his petition, Dar stated that he migrated to Jammu along with his family after he was attacked by terrorists in early 1990s. Apart from citing terror threat, Dar said he was not in a position to travel to Srinagar due to his medical condition. He submitted documentary proof to back his claim that he is a registered migrant in Jammu.HC, however, rejected his claim, noting that in his statement recorded under section 251 of CrPC, the petitioner had mentioned he was a resident of Ratsun Beerwa in Budgam district, while the address mentioned in his petition was Christian Colony, Jammu. There was “overwhelming material on record of the trial court” to show that Dar had relocated to his original residence, HC said.“It appears the petitioner has filed the present transfer petition so as to avoid payment of the cheque amount to the respondent and to prolong the proceedings pending before the trial court,” Justice Dhar said, holding Dar’s petition to be “devoid of merit.”Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWATCH: PM Modi Invokes ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’; Indonesia President Admits He Has Indian DNAIndia Set To Supply Two BrahMos Missile Batteries Worth $200 Million To Indonesia: ReportThree Dead, Several Missing After Massive Landslide Near Kerala Tunnel Project SiteWhy Does Mumbai Flood Every Monsoon? The Real Reasons Explained’New Species Of Girgit’: Yogi Adityanath Slams SP, Congress Over Ram Temple Donation Theft CaseWho Was Jaswant Singh Khalra? The Story Behind Diljit Dosanjh’s SatlujThree Key Aides Of Union Minister Bhupender Yadav Relieved In Sudden Administrative MovePM Modi Announces IIM Bangalore’s First Overseas Campus In Indonesia’s Malang RegionSupreme Court Rejects DMK Plea Against Vijay Remarks In Karur Stampede InvestigationPM Modi’s Indonesia Visit : BrahMos, Astra Missiles, Critical Minerals And Big Outcomes123PhotostoriesFrom recalling a 72-hour non-stop Kasautii Zindagii Kay shoot to being a strict mom to Palak: When Shweta Tiwari spoke about her journey5 powerful spiritual practices that can strengthen your soul from withinSobhita Dhulipala brings heritage weaves back into the traditional spotlight with this gorgeous Gadwal sareeDid you know your vitamin D3 could be coming from sheep’s wool? Doctor explains how it happens and why it matters5 rain-soaked destinations in India that are magical during the monsoon, and how to explore them safelyFrom SUVs to Hatchbacks: What your rental car choice says about your travel personalityHow to visit 3 countries in one trip: These unique places let travellers cross international borders on footFrom nostalgia to kitchen essentials: Foods NRIs often pack before leaving IndiaEver wondered why popcorn explodes? The science behind your favourite movie snackInside India’s oldest libraries that survived the Mughal era and the British rule123Hot PicksArgentina vs EgyptLionel Messi vs Mahamed SalahWayanad LandslideNovak DjokovicNavodaya RegistrationWhere to Watch FIFA World CupMohamed Salah and Magi Sadeq Net WorthQuote of the Day by Saddam HusseinMumbai-Pune expresswayTop TrendingIran-US WarMumbai FloodsBengal Rape CaseFIFA World Cup 2026CBSE Class 10 ResultRam temple donationMumbai rainStock Market TodayMumbai Rain DeathKCET mock seat allotment
SRINAGAR: The high court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Tuesday rejected a Congress worker’s plea to shift his trial in a cheque bounce case to Jammu, saying he had no reason to feel threatened as terrorism had almost been eliminated in the Valley.“Militancy is almost negligible at present in Kashmir Valley and the situation since 1990 has transformed drastically,” a single bench of Justice Sanjay Dhar said, adding that the petitioner’s contention that he was still facing threat to his life in Kashmir was “improbable”.Thousands of political workers of various parties, who had fled the Valley in the 1990s because of terrorism, had returned in recent years and participated in the electoral process several times, the court pointed out.The petitioner, Sonaullah Dar, had sought the transfer of a complaint filed against him by Mukhtar Ahmad Gashroo under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act from a judicial magistrate’s court in Srinagar to a court of competent jurisdiction in Jammu. Dar had pleaded guilty in the case, following which the trial court directed him to pay the cheque amount to the complainant.In his petition, Dar stated that he migrated to Jammu along with his family after he was attacked by terrorists in early 1990s. Apart from citing terror threat, Dar said he was not in a position to travel to Srinagar due to his medical condition. He submitted documentary proof to back his claim that he is a registered migrant in Jammu.HC, however, rejected his claim, noting that in his statement recorded under section 251 of CrPC, the petitioner had mentioned he was a resident of Ratsun Beerwa in Budgam district, while the address mentioned in his petition was Christian Colony, Jammu. There was “overwhelming material on record of the trial court” to show that Dar had relocated to his original residence, HC said.“It appears the petitioner has filed the present transfer petition so as to avoid payment of the cheque amount to the respondent and to prolong the proceedings pending before the trial court,” Justice Dhar said, holding Dar’s petition to be “devoid of merit.”
