KATHUA: As per the Action Plan issued by J&K Legal Services Authority for the month of August, 2024 and under the radiant guidance of Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Kathua Ashok Kumar Shavan, (also Pr. District & Sessions Judge, Kathua), a Special Lok Adalat on Criminal Compoundable Cases and Traffic Challan were organized by DLSA Kathua at District Court Complex Kathua today.

Three Benches for settling the referred Criminal Compoundable Cases and Traffic Challan cases were constituted in which Bench No. 1 was comprised of Surinder Kumar Thapa, Spl. Mobile Magistrate, Kathua and Neena Thakur, Ld. Distt Mobile Magistrate. Bench No.2 was comprised of Jeevan Kumar Sharma, Munsiff JMIC, Basohli, and Advocate, Shub Kumar, President, Bar Association Basohli. Bench No. 3 was comprised of Jyoti Bhagat, Munsiff JMIC, Billawar and Poonam Gupta, Additional Special Mobile Magistrate Billawar.

A total number of 71 Criminal Compoundable Cases and Traffic Challan were taken up for their amicable settlement, out of which 65 cases were settled and an amount of Rs. 66,500 was realized as settlement amount.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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