UDHAMPUR: District Legal Services Authority Udhampur held its inaugural Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) meeting of 2026 pursuant to directives from National Legal Services Authority (NLSA) and J&K Legal Services Authority (J&K LSA). The meeting convened at Conference Hall DLSA aimed to comprehensively review under-trial prisoner cases and expedite the release of eligible individuals who have endured protracted detention without trial.

Kalpana Revo, Chairperson DLSA/ Principal District & Sessions Judge Udhampur chaired the meeting which was attended by Sumati Sharma, Sub-Judge/Secretary DLSA Udhampur; Prem Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner Udhampur; Sandeep, Additional DSP Udhampur representing Senior Superintendent of Police Udhampur; Reyaz Ahmed, Assistant Superintendent District Jail Udhampur along with Satish Kotwal, Munshi District Jail Udhampur representing Superintendent District Jail, Udhampur and Pawan Gupta, Chief LADC Udhampur.

The Committee meticulously reviewed cases based on Supreme Court and NALSA guidelines, focusing on prisoners lacking adequate representation or detained without trial. Key discussion points included conducting regular meetings to track progress, maintaining a consolidated data sheet to monitor prisoner cases and preparing quarterly reports to ensure the benefits of legal provisions reach the intended beneficiaries.

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