Jammu and Kashmir High Court bars use of shikara motorboats, jet skis on Dal lake in Srinagar
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has prohibited the operation of motorised shikara boats and jet skis on Srinagar’s Dal Lake, citing environmental and safety concerns. The ruling excludes vessels employed by government agencies for emergency response, law‑enforcement, and disaster‑relief activities, which may continue to operate under the exemption. The bench said the water body’s fragile ecosystem requires protection from noise and pollution.