Srinagar, May 27 -- The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association (JKHCBA) has removed its Vice President, Mubashir Majid Malik, and General Secretary, S. Jeetender Singh, from their posts and basic membership over alleged "unauthorized actions" and conduct considered harmful to the Association's interests.

According to a formal order - a copy of which lies with Kashmir News Service (KNS) - both office-bearers failed to respond to a show-cause notice issued on May 21. The notice sought an explanation for organizing events without the approval of the Association's Core Members and for engaging in activities deemed damaging to its reputation, objectives, and unity.

In a recently held General Body meeting, members resolved to remove the...