BARAMULLA: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Baramulla, in collaboration with the Tehsil Legal Services Committees, has announced that the 4th National Lok Adalat for the year 2025 will be held on 13 December 2025 at the District Court Complex Baramulla and at all Tehsil headquarters across the district.

The Lok Adalat is being organized as part of the Annual Plan of Action and Calendar of Activities issued by the J&K Legal Services Authority to provide accessible, affordable and speedy justice to the public.

In the Lok Adalat, a wide range of pre-litigation as well as pending cases will be taken up for amicable settlement. The categories include cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, bank recovery matters, labour disputes, electricity and water bill issues (excluding non-compoundable matters), and other criminal compoundable, matrimonial and civil disputes. Pending cases before various courts, such as MACT cases, land acquisition matters, rent disputes, easement rights, injunction suits and suits for specific performance, will also be listed for settlement.

The DLSA has appealed to all concerned litigants, parties and advocates who wish to get their disputes resolved through the National Lok Adalat to approach the District Legal Services Authority Baramulla or their respective Tehsil Legal Services Committees on or before 10 December 2025 for registration of their cases. The Lok Adalat aims to reduce litigation burden and promote peaceful, mutually agreeable resolutions in a time-bound manner.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here