SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, in collaboration with the J&K Legal Services Authority, today commemorated Constitution Day 2025 with patriotic fervour, reaffirming the nation’s collective commitment to constitutional values, justice and rule of law.

The event was graced by the presence of Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge High Court of J&K and Ladakh & Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority, along with Justice Vinod Chatterjee Koul, Justice Sanjay Dhar, Justice Waseem Sadiq Nargal,. Justice Rajesh Sekhri and Justice Sanjay Parihar.

Also present were Shazia Tabassum, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority, Khursheed-ul-Islam, Registrar Judicial, Tahir Majeed Shamsi, Deputy Solicitor General of India, Jahangir Ahmad Bakshi Joint registrar Judicial, Touseef Ahmad Magray Joint Registrar Inspection. Mir Sayeem Qayoom Munsiff, distinguished Senior Advocates, officers of the Registry, members of the Bar and staff of the High Court as well as the J&K Legal Services Authority.

The highlight of the event was the collective reading of the Preamble to the Constitution of India, solemnly led by Justice Sanjeev Kumar, symbolising a reaffirmation of the ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity that form the soul of the Constitution.

In his remarks, Justice Sanjeev Kumar emphasized the transformative power of the Constitution and the significance of Preamble to the constitution.  “The Preamble captures the essence of the entire constitution and it is an occasion to read it out and enshrine the values that it embodies. We are a Secular, Democratic, Republic and Secularism is a word that needs to be understood in the context of the Constitution, not in the manner which people are interpreting” Justice Kumar said.

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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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