RAJOURI: As per the direction of NALSA, the 2nd  National Lok Adalat of the calendar year 2025, was held at District Court Complex, Rajouri and in all other Courts of the District, under the Chairmanship of Chairman District Legal Service Authority (Principal District & Sessions Judge) Rajinder Sapru, and guidance of Sub-Judge/Secretary District Legal Services Authority Shama Sharma.

At District Court, 2 benches were constituted to hear cases of different nature. The First bench was headed by Rajinder Sapru (Principal District & Sessions Judge Rajouri) assisted by Sudesh Sharma (Additional District & Sessions Judge Rajouri) and Khilat Mehmood Bhat Advocate, while Second bench was headed by Javed Rana (Chief Judicial Magistrate Rajouri) and assisted by Rayaz Ahmed Choudhary (Sub-Judge Special Mobile Magistrate Rajouri) and  Shavika Gupta (District Mobile Magistrate (Traffic).

 Similar benches were also constituted at Tehsil Level, headed by the Presiding Officers of the respective Courts.  A total of 1261 cases including pre-litigation and post-litigation were taken up before these benches out of which 949 Cases were disposed of. An amount of Rs 2,21,50,543 (Two Crore Twenty one Lakh Fifty Thousand Five hundred and Forty Three only) was realized as compensation. 

The court of Principal District & Sessions Judge and Additional District & Sessions Judge  took up 44 MACT Cases,  of which 44 were settled and an amount of Rs. 2,17,55,850 ( Two Crore Seventeen Lakh Fifty Five thousand Eight hundred and Fifty only) was awarded as compensation. The National Lok Adalat was attended by representatives of Banks, Advocates of different Insurance companies, Bar members, PLVs, Staff members, Litigants and a large number of peoples.

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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following 👇

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