Eviction is a Civil Matter, Police Cannot Intervene in Landlord-Tenant Disputes : J&K High Court

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Courts have held that police cannot intervene in landlord-tenant disputes or eviction matters, as these are purely civil issues that fall under the jurisdiction of civil courts.

Petitioner had approached the High Court seeking police intervention due to the poor condition of his shops, some occupied by tenants, citing safety concerns and a structural engineering report.

Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, while dismissing a petition, reiterated that police have no jurisdiction to intervene in landlord-tenant disputes, including those concerning eviction.

The Court highlighted that landlords cannot use police to directly remove tenants; an eviction requires a court order. (Abdul Majid Dar Vs UT Of J&K)