JAMMU: Justice Sindhu Sharma, Judge High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Executive Chairman, Ladakh Legal Services Authority, today virtually inaugurated the 2nd National Lok Adalat at the District Court Complex, Leh.

Present on the occasion were Manoj Parihar, Member Secretary and Principal District and Sessions Judge Leh, Tsewang Phunstog besides CJM Leh, Phuntsog Angmo, Secretary DLSA/Special Mobile Magistrate Leh, Senior Prosecuting officers, Legal Aid Defense Counsels, executive members and other members of the bar, panel lawyers, PLVs and litigants.

On the occasion, Justice Sindhu Sharma applauded that though Ladakh region is geographically vast and climatically harsh but the people of Ladakh are peace loving which is implied by less litigation in the region. Another reason for fewer litigations in the region is that the people of Ladakh prefer to solve their disputes amicably even today, she added.

Justice Sindhu Sharma also mentioned that with development in the region litigation is also bound to increase, but litigants must resort to ADR system of dispute resolution, Lok Adalat being one of them, as per past practice prevalent in the region.

A total of 06 Benches were constituted in the said National Lok Adalat in which Bank cases, recovery matters, Matrimonial cases, Criminal Compoundable cases, Civil cases and Labour disputes were taken up and disposed of. A total of 359 cases were taken up by the different benches, out of which, 315 cases were disposed of and a total settlement amount worth Rs.85,58,020 was realized.

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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