SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has sanctioned the establishment of a Resident Office in New Delhi to coordinate judicial and administrative matters involving the court at the national level.
The sanction was accorded through Order No. 1468 of 2026/RG, issued by Registrar General M.K. Sharma on September 18, 2026.
The Resident Office will coordinate with the Standing Counsel and other counsels representing the High Court before the Supreme Court and monitor the progress of cases involving the High Court. It will also facilitate the timely transmission of records, instructions, comments and responses in such matters.
According to the order, the office will assist in implementing directions issued by the Supreme Court and handle administrative and institutional matters requiring coordination in New Delhi.
The office will maintain regular liaison with the Supreme Court Registry, the Department of Justice under the Government of India, constitutional authorities, judicial institutions, ministries, departments and other agencies based in the national capital.
It will also establish and maintain a secure channel for transmitting and handling confidential communications and sensitive matters requiring direct interaction between the High Court and the Supreme Court.
The Resident Office may undertake any other functions assigned by the Chief Justice from time to time.
The office will function under the supervision and control of the officer designated as Registrar (Headquarters), New Delhi, who will be responsible for its administration, coordination and effective functioning.
