# Jammu Kashmir High Court judicial rulings > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jammu-kashmir-high-court-judicial-rulings > Updated: 2026-09-12T11:45:11.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has issued several rulings addressing administrative procedures and the legal standing of individuals within the judicial system. Initially, the court issued directives to improve registry compliance, ordering the Registry to strictly follow specific rules for preparing case records to prevent discrepancies. Additionally, the court clarified the ministerial role of Sub-Registrars, ruling that they cannot deny the registration of a revocation of Power of Attorney by directing citizens to civil courts. In a subsequent ruling, the court addressed the legal status of legal professionals, stating that being an advocate does not place an individual “above the law.” While noting that lawyers are expected to assist investigating agencies, the court also cautioned police to strictly adhere to prescribed legal procedures when requesting the assistance of an advocate during investigations. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Jammu and Kashmir High Court rules advocates are not above the law The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court ruled that lawyers are not above the law and must assist investigations, while directing police to strictly follow legal procedures when summoning advocates. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jammu-and-kashmir-high-court-rules-advocates-are-not-above-the-law ### 2026-09-03: Jammu Kashmir High Court issues directives on registry compliance and registration authority The Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has ordered strict adherence to case record rules and ruled that Sub-Registrars must register revocations of Power of Attorney without requiring civil court intervention. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jammu-kashmir-high-court-issues-directives-on-registry-compliance-and-registration-authority --- Cite as: Jammu Kashmir High Court judicial rulings. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/jammu-kashmir-high-court-judicial-rulings