Jammu and Kashmir High Court notes that J&K SHRC no longer exists to remand custody torture case

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court ruled that the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) no longer has the authority to remand custody in torture cases. In this case, the court noted that the SHRC lacked the jurisdiction to transfer cases involving serious human rights violations to criminal courts. It directed the police and other authorities to take appropriate action as per the law. This judgment clarifies the legal role of SHRC in cases related to human rights violations and highlights the jurisdictional boundaries of such commissions in the state. The decision is critical for ensuring proper legal procedures in handling torture-related complaints.