SRINAGAR: As a preparatory measure, a meeting of all the judicial officers was held today to review preparations for the upcoming 2nd National Lok Adalat, scheduled on 31st of May.

The meeting was chaired by Khalil Ahmad Choudhary, Chairman District Legal Services Authority (Pr. District and Sessions Judge), Bandipora, and attended by Sushil Singh, Additional District & Sessions Judge, Bandipora; Iqbal Ahmad Akhoon, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bandipora; Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary District Legal Services Authority, Bandipora; Amandeep Singh, Additional Munsiff/Judicial Magistrate, Bandipora; Munsiff/ JMIC, Sumbal and Munsiff/ JMIC, Gurez.

During the meeting, discussions centered around identifying cases amenable to amicable settlement during the upcoming National Lok Adalat. Chairman DLSA, Bandipora stressed judicial officers to verify the records and identify cases in all categories which are fit for settlement and to focus on old pending cases to be taken up in the said National Lok Adalat.

He directed judicial officers to conduct Pre- Lok Adalats sessions for all identified matters/cases with conciliation sittings before the scheduled date of the National Lok Adalat, so that the opportunities for negotiations may be offered to the parties to arrive at an amicable settlement. The meeting emphasized the importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in reducing pending cases.

During the meeting, all judicial officers exchanged valuable insights, discussed crucial agendas, and formulated an action plan to execute the 2nd National Lok Adalat flawlessly and successfully. Moreover, Chairman DLSA, Bandipora stressed for settlement of Pre-Litigation matters and also directed that interested parties be made aware who desires to settle their cases in the said National Lok Adalat.

As such all the interested parties who desire to settle their pre-litigation matters can approach the office of Secretary, DLSA Bandipora for settlement in any working day from today onwards. 

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.

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