In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), Arun Palli and guidance of  Chairperson and  members of Governing Committee for J&K Judicial Academy, the J&K Judicial Academy today launched the two week Training Course for Legal Assistants of the Union Territory of Ladakh.

The programme is aimed at strengthening the legal understanding, administrative competence and professional capacity of the officers working in various departments of the UT administration of Ladakh. It is being conducted from 01 December to 12 December 2025 at the Academy, Jammu. The inaugural day of the training witnessed an interactive and insightful academic engagement led by eminent academicians and legal experts.

The first session was conducted by Professor S K Sharma, Former Head, Department of Law & Dean, Faculty of Law and Former State Information Commissioner, J&K, who deliberated on the Constitutional Scheme of Governance and the Role of the UT Administration. He highlighted the foundational principles of Indian constitutionalism and discussed the constitutional responsibilities of administrative officers. He emphasised the ethical governance and legal compliance in public administration.

The second session was led by Professor Sanjay Gupta, Former Director, The Law School, University of Jammu, who spoke on Separation of Powers, Rule of Law and the Role and Duties of Law Officers. He provided detailed insights on effective legal scrutiny, drafting of administrative notes and the significance of maintaining objectivity and legality in administrative decision-making.

The third session, also taken by Professor Sanjay Gupta, was a practical workshop focusing on Drafting a Legal Note and a Case Study on Delegation of Powers. The participants engaged in hands-on drafting exercises and interactive discussions aimed at developing clarity, precision and analytical reasoning in official legal work. Director, J&K Judicial Academy, Naseer Ahmad Dar, conducted the proceedings of the day-long session of the training course for Legal Assistants of the Union Territory of Ladakh.

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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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