SRINAGAR: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar, organized a  Special Lok Adalat for Traffic Challans & Electricity Bills at the District Court Complex,  Srinagar.  The LokAdalat, aimed at amicably resolving Traffic Challans & Electricity Bills,  was held following the direction of  Jaffer Hussain Beg, Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority and Principal District & Sessions Judge, Srinagar, and under the supervision of  Secretary DLSA Srinagar.

To facilitate the amicable settlement of cases, two benches were constituted for the said Special Lok Adalat which settled maximum number of cases, marking a significant achievement in promoting peaceful and quick resolutions for Traffic Challans & Electricity Bills. This initiative not only provided justice to the parties involved but also highlighted the advantages of settling disputes through Lok Adalats.  The Lok Adalat witness the active participation from the legal fraternity, officers & and litigants alike.

By organizing Lok Adalats, DLSA Srinagar continues its mission to provide equitable access to justice for all, ensuring that litigants can resolve their disputes quickly and amicably without the prolonged procedures typically associated with conventional courts. Overall 11400  cases were taken up for settlement out of which 9662 cases were amicably settled & Rs.40,50000 was awarded as settlement amount. 

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