Jammu Tawi, Dec 10: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Wednesday announced a 15-day winter vacation for district courts across Kashmir, selected courts in Jammu division, and all courts in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

As per a notification issued by Registrar General M.K. Sharma, the winter break will be observed from January 1 to January 15, 2026 (both days inclusive).

The order states that the vacation applies to all district courts in Kashmir Province, and to courts in Districts Kishtwar and Doda, as well as courts at Batote, Gool, Banihal and Ukhral in Ramban district, and Bani in Kathua district. Courts across Ladakh will also remain closed during this period.

The notification further directs Principal District & Sessions Judges and Chief Judicial Magistrates of the

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