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Speaking at the meeting, the District and Session Judge emphasized the role of mediation in ensuring speedy, cost-effective and amicable resolution of disputes, in consonance with the vision of the Supreme Court of India. Judicial Officers were asked to actively identify suitable cases for mediation and to motivate litigants to opt for mediation at the earliest possible stage.
It was informed that the Mediation Campaign will commence from 2nd January, 2026 and shall continue for a period of 90 days. The exercise of identification and scrutiny of suitable cases for mediation shall be completed today, followed by focused referral and effective monitoring during the campaign period. Meanwhile, the Secretary DLSA, Pooja Gupta chaired a meeting in connection with the 100 Day ASHA Awareness Campaign being launched under the ASHA Scheme of NALSA.
The meeting was attended by Chief LADC, Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs), Panel Lawyers, Social Welfare Officer Reasi (virtually), District Child Protection Officer, Reasi (virtually) and Officer of Child Marriage Prohibition Unit Reasi (virtually).
The participants were sensitized about the objectives of the ASHA Scheme and their respective role in creating legal awareness among women, children and other vulnerable sections of society. Emphasis was laid on inter-departmental coordination to ensure effective outreach and successful implementation of the campaign.
Both meetings concluded with a collective resolve to ensure effective implementation of the ASHA Awareness Campaign and the Mediation Campaign in the district in letter and spirit, with the shared objective of enhancing legal awareness, promoting amicable dispute resolution and strengthening access to justice for all.
