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GANDERBAL: Pursuant to directions of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) Regulations, a meeting of the Monitoring and Mentoring Committee (M&MC) was held today at District Court Ganderbal. The meeting aimed to review the progress of Legal Aid Cases assigned to the Panel Lawyers by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ganderbal.

The meeting was chaired by Abdul Nasir, Chairman, DLSA (Principal District and Sessions Judge), Ganderbal and was joined by Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary, DLSA and Advocate Sajad Hyder Salathi as members of Monitoring and Mentoring Committee.

During the meeting, various cases were thoroughly examined and discussed. The Committee provided valuable recommendations and guidance to Panel Lawyers regarding best practices on efficient case management, urging Panel Lawyers to prioritize cases and maintain regular communication with clients, ensuring that the clients understand their rights, entitlements and the legal process.

All the Panel Lawyers were also sensitized by the Committee to serve selflessly for the poor, needy and marginalized sections of the society, to ensure punctuality in attending the Legal Aid Cases pending in different Courts of District Ganderbal in discharge of their duties professionally.

The meeting of the Monitoring and Mentoring Committee is a significant step towards ensuring that legal aid services are delivered effectively and efficiently to the needy and marginalized sections of society in the best possible way. The committee will continue to monitor and mentor the Panel Lawyers to ensure effective implementation of Legal Aid Services.

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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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