Srinagar, Oct 15, Oct. 16 -- The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has barred the operation of all fuel-powered motorboats, including motorised shikaras and Jet Skis, on Dal Lake until further orders, citing environmental concerns and the need to balance tourism with lake conservation. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Dr Pushpendra Singh Bhati and Justice Rajesh Sekhri issued the directions while hearing a petition filed by Mohammad Rafiq Mir and others (WP(C) No. 3196/2025) concerning the licensing and renewal of motorboat permits on Dal Lake.The petitioners raised concerns over the lack of publicly available licensing criteria, transparency in the grant of permits and the environmental impact of motorised vessels.Emphasis...