SRINAGAR: In a significant step towards strengthening judicial infrastructure and enhancing facilities for court stakeholders, Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority, inaugurated a Common Room and Cafeteria within premises of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh today.

The facilities were inaugurated in the  presence of Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul, Justice Sanjay Dhar, Justice Waseem Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh Sekhri and  Justice Sanjay Parihar.

On the occasion, Justice Sanjeev Kumar highlighted that these facilities form part of the continuous and visionary efforts of Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, to modernize and strengthen judicial infrastructure across the Union Territory, with a focus on dignity, accessibility and efficiency in the administration of justice.

The newly inaugurated Common Room and Cafeteria have been designed to provide comfortable, accessible and functional spaces for Judges, advocates, litigants and court staff, thereby fostering a more humane, efficient and inclusive court environment. These utilities are aimed at ensuring convenience, facilitating meaningful interaction, and improving the overall court experience for all stakeholders.

The event was graced by the presence of Shazia Tabassum, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority; Khursheed-ul-Islam, Registrar Judicial; Mohsin ul Qadri Sr. Additional Advocate General; Tahir Majeed Shamsi, Deputy Solicitor General of India; Jahangir Ahmad Bakshi Joint Registrar Judicial, learned Senior Advocates; officers of the Registry; and members of the Bar.

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