KUPWARA: In compliance to the directions of NALSA and as per the schedule for conducting Under Trial Review Committee Meetings for 2025, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Kupwara, under the aegis of the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority, convened its 1st Quarterly Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) meeting today in the office chamber of the Secretary/ Sub-judge Kupwara.

The meeting, chaired by Khemraj Sharma, Additional Principal District & Session Judge (I/C Chairman DLSA) Kupwara, brought together relevant stakeholders from the judiciary, police, administration, and medical fraternity to address the crucial issue of ensuring fair and speedy justice for under trial prisoners and measures to expedite the legal proceedings. The committee reviewed the shortlisted 19 cases of UTPs falling within different categories specified in NALSA’s, Standing Operating Procedure for UTRC’s.

The meeting was attended by Moneer Ahmad, Sub-Judge/Secretary DLSA Kupwara; Additional Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Rouf Rehman; Dy. Superintendent Kupwara, M Rafee Rather; Chief Prosecuting Officer Kupwara, Syed Jehangir; Sr. Prosecuting Officer, Masroor Ahmad; Chief Medical Officer Kupwara, M Ramzan; Executive Magistrate 1st Class Handwara and others.

The UTRC will continue to monitor the situation of under-trials and make recommendations of the inmates who fall within the categories laid down by the Supreme Court in the NALSA’s SOPs of UTRC. The committee will also work closely with the relevant stakeholders including the judiciary, the bar, and the civil society organization to implement effective solutions.

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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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