SRINAGAR: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar, under the aegis of  Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority, held 1st Quarterly Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) meeting today, at the District Court, Srinagar. The meeting was chaired by Haq Nawaz Zargar, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority (Principal District & Sessions Judge) Srinagar.

The meeting was attended by officials from the judiciary, police, civil administration, and medical departments to discuss ways to ensure quick and fair trials for under trial prisoners. The meeting, convened by Secretary DLSA Srinagar, was attended by Akshay Labroo, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; Dr. G V Sundeep Chakravarthy, SSP Srinagar; S Zulfikar, SSP Central Jail Srinagar; Mir Imtiyaz, ADC Srinagar; Umer Shah, SP Headquarters Srinagar; Jaswant Raj, CPO, District Court Srinagar and Dr. Fayaz Ahmad, Senior Medical Officer, Central Jail Srinagar.

During the session, the committee reviewed five cases of under trial prisoners. Each case was discussed in detail to understand the situation of the individuals and to suggest steps for speeding up the legal process. The recommendations aimed at making trials faster while protecting the rights of those in custody.

Speaking on the occasion,  Chairman DLSA Srinagar, stressed the importance of UTRC meetings in improving the justice system and protecting the rights of under trial prisoners. He said that holding such meetings regularly is essential to ensure transparency, fairness, and efficiency in legal proceedings.

DLSA Srinagar continues to work for the protection of under trial prisoner's rights, making sure they get speedy and fair trials. The UTRC meetings are an important step towards building a more just and efficient legal system.

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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