Draft:Kashmir Advocates Association

The Kashmir Advocates' Association (KAA) is a professional body representing lawyers in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It was established to advocate for the interests of legal professionals in the region of Jammu and Kashmir..[1][2][3]

Recognition and Significance

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In June 2024, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh officially recognized the KAA under Section 58 of the Advocates Act 1961. This recognition marks the KAA as the first and only bar association in the region to receive such formal acknowledgment . The formal status granted to the KAA distinguishes it from the Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association (JKHCBA), which has faced scrutiny for its alleged lack of registration and accusations of promoting secessionist views [4]

Leadership

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The leadership of the KAA includes Advocate Waseem Gul as President, Advocate Mubashir Majid Malik as Vice-President, Jeetender Singh as General Secretary, and Adil Muneer Andrabi as Joint Secretary[3][5]

Challenges and Future Outlook

KAA faces challenges in a region marked by complexities[6]and legal hurdles[7]

References

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  1. ^ "KAA marks milestone with official recognition from High Court of J&K, Ladakh". Rising Kashmir. 2024-06-29. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  2. ^ Desk, GK Web (2024-06-29). "Kashmir Advocates Association gets recognition from High Court". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 2024-06-29. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ a b Dar, Mohsin (2024-06-29). "Jammu and Kashmir High Court grants recognition to Kashmir Advocates Association". Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  4. ^ Excelsior, Daily (2024-06-29). "Kashmir Advocates Association gets recognition by J&K High Court". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  5. ^ Despatch, Kashmir (2024-06-29). "High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Recognizes Kashmir Advocates Association (KAA)". Kashmir Despatch. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  6. ^ NETWORK, LIVELAW NEWS (2024-06-26). "District Admin Srinagar Puts J&K High Court Bar Association's Kashmir Elections On Hold Due To Security Concerns". www.livelaw.in. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  7. ^ "Authorities Impose Restrictions on Kashmir Bar Association Elections". Kashmir Observer. 2023-07-15. Retrieved 2024-06-29.