• Chairman holds strategic review meet with judicial officers

SRINAGAR: In a determined push to strengthen alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and bring justice closer to the people, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar, under the leadership of Tasleem Arief (Principal District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar and Chairman, DLSA), convened a high-level review meeting with all judicial officers of district Srinagar.

The meeting marked the formal launch of the ambitious ‘Mediation for the Nation’ campaign, a 90-day nationwide drive aimed at promoting mediation as a time-bound, efficient, and relationship-preserving tool of justice.

The campaign, as envisioned by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority (JKLSA), seeks to identify and resolve a wide range of pending matters civil disputes, family conflicts, commercial cases, MACT claims, land acquisition matters, bank recovery suits, and compoundable criminal cases, through structured and effective mediation processes in every court of the district.

Addressing the Ld. Judicial officers, Chairman DLSA called mediation ‘the justice of tomorrow delivered today,’ and stressed that mediation not only reduces the burden on courts but also restores peace, dignity, and mutual respect between disputing parties. He urged all judicial officers to actively spearhead the identification of suitable cases and promote a culture of dialogue and reconciliation in their respective courts.

“This drive is not just about resolving cases, it’s about transforming how we deliver justice. Mediation empowers people to settle disputes amicably, without prolonged litigation. We appeal to the litigant public to embrace this opportunity and resolve their disputes with dignity, speed, and satisfaction,” said Tasleem Arief.

The meeting witnessed active and committed participation from the Learned Judicial Officers of district Judiciary Srinagar, who expressed full support for the initiative and pledged their efforts to ensure its success. The campaign is expected to usher in a wave of speedy resolutions and reinforce public trust in the judiciary through the power of dialogue and mutual understanding.

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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