BUDGAM: In pursuance to the J&K Legal Service Authority calendar for the year 2026  , District Legal Services Authority Budgam organized a Lok Adalat for the amicable settlement of criminal compoundable cases.

The Lok Adalat was held at the District Court Complex Budgam, under the  supervision of O.P Bhaghat, (Pr.Distt.& Sessions Judge) Chairman District Legal Services Authority Budgam. 

Earlier, each court had identified cases for  the  Lok Adalat beforehand and same were placed before Four different benches constituted by DLSA Budgam and 36 matters were taken up for their amicable settlement in Special Lok Adalat.

Ist Bench comprised of Tasneem Kawoosa, Munsiff/JMIC Budgam and Lateef Ahmad Khan, Chief LADC Budgam. Second Bench comprised of  Shafeeq Ahmad Malik, Sub Judge Chadoora and Adv. A.R  Hanjura, Pro Bono Lawyer, Chadoora. Third Bench comprised of Rabiya Snober, Munsiff  Magam and Suraya Akbar, Panel Lawyer and fourth Bench comprised of Towfeel Ahmad Mir, Munsiff Beerwah and Inayat Malik, Panel Lawyer Beerwah.

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