Srinagar, Aug. 26 -- Lists matter for hearing on September 3

Srinagar: Terming the "rampant" sale of rotten meat and other unregulated food items in Kashmir as a very sensitive matter, the High Court of J&K and Ladakh on Monday appointed Jehangir Iqbal Ganaie as Amicus Curiae in the concerned public interest litigation (PIL) filed past week.

Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal heard the PIL and observed that the issue of "rampant" sale of rotten meat, poultry, and other unregulated food items is a "very sensitive matter" having grave public health implications.

The bench appointed senior advocate Jehangir Iqbal Ganaie as Amicus Curiae to assist the court in the matter.

Advocate Shafqat Nazir appeared on behalf of the petition...