Bare Act

The Jammu and Kashmir Destruction of Records Act, 1920

This Act provides a legal framework for government bodies and courts in Jammu and Kashmir to manage and dispose of old records. It empowers specific authorities, such as the High Court and the Government, to create rules for destroying documents that are no longer considered to have sufficient public value. This ensures that government offices do not become overwhelmed by useless paperwork while protecting important historical or legal documents. Crucially, the Act includes a "saving clause," which prohibits the destruction of any document that is required to be kept by other existing laws, ensuring that essential records remain preserved.

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