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DLSA, Bandipora, under the leadership of its Chairman, Khalil Ahmad Choudhary (Pr. District and Sessions Judge) Bandipora conducted a comprehensive meeting to officially launch the ‘Mediation for the Nation’ campaign, a 90-day Mediation Drive.
The campaign aims to settle pending civil, family, commercial, MACT, Land Acquisition, Bank Recovery and compoundable criminal cases across all courts in the district through effective mediation, ensuring timely justice and reducing the burden on the Courts.
During the meeting, Chairman DLSA Bandipora, who is also the Principal District & Sessions Judge, emphasized the importance of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, especially mediation, in building public trust and promoting peace in the community. He encouraged all judicial officers of district Bandipora to identify the maximum number of cases for mediation and to actively participate and coordinate to make the campaign a success.
“This 90-day mediation drive is a step towards justice at the doorstep. Mediation not only saves time and resources but also preserves relationships. We also appeal to the litigant public to come forward and take advantage of this initiative,” Chairman DLSA stated.
He also emphasized the importance of Lok Adalats in strengthening access to justice for all. He highlighted how disputes, especially in MACT and matrimonial matters, can be resolved efficiently with mutual understanding and without prolonged litigation.
“The goal of the Special Lok Adalat on MACT and Matrimonial Cases scheduled on 26th July, 2025 is to provide timely justice, reduce the pendency of cases, and offer relief to the aggrieved parties through compromise and settlement. Both MACT and matrimonial cases deeply affect lives and families, and deserve sensitive yet swift handling,” he said.
Chairman DLSA encouraged all judicial officers of district Bandipora to identify the maximum number of cases for the said Special Lok-Adalat and coordinate to make the Lok Adalat a success.
During the session, Chairman DLSA also directed judicial officers to identify and prioritize cases related to serving armed personnel, ex-servicemen, and Veer Naris. He stated that these sections of society have made immense contributions and sacrifices for the nation and must receive expedited and respectful access to justice.
“It is our duty to ensure that the families of armed forces personnel, including Veer Naris, do not face unnecessary legal delays. Their cases must be identified and resolved with utmost sensitivity and urgency,” the Chairman said.
He urged court staff and legal aid functionaries to actively reach out and extend support to such litigants, and to facilitate their access to legal aid, mediation services, and early disposal mechanisms by ADR mechanism.
The meeting saw participation of Sushil Singh, Additional District Judge Bandipora; Iqbal Ahmad Akhoon, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bandipora; Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary DLSA Bandipora; Amandeep Singh, Munsiff/JMIC Bandipora; Rahila Rashid, Munsiff/JMIC Sumbal and Mehak Mehboob, Munsiff/JMIC Gurez through online mode, who pledged full support.
