BANDUPORA: The District Legal Services Authority, Bandipora, is pleased to announce the organization of the 2nd National Lok-Adalat, scheduled to be held on Saturday, May 09, 2026, at the District Court Complex Bandipora and Munsiff Courts, Bandipora, Sumbal & Gurez, from 10:30 A.M. onwards.

This initiative aims to provide a platform for the amicable settlement of all types of civil and criminal compoundable cases and the appeals arising out of such cases. The primary objective of the Lok-Adalat is to ensure speedy disposal of pending cases, and provide an opportunity for parties to settle their disputes amicably.

The Lok-Adalat provides a platform for litigants to negotiate and settle their disputes with the assistance of judges, advocates, and experts. The Lok-Adalat offers numerous benefits, including, speedy disposal of cases, amicable settlement of disputes, refund of court fees paid, final and binding award, with no appeal to any court, reduction in litigation costs, preservation of relationships.

During the Lok-Adalat, various types of Pre-litigation cases as well as all types of Civil and Criminal Compoundable cases, as may be permissible under the Act/Regulations and pending before courts including civil and criminal compoundable cases, NI Act cases under Section 138, Money Recovery cases, Motor Accident Claim cases, Labour dispute cases, Disputes related to Public Utility services such as Electricity & Water Bills cases, municipal tax cases, labour disputes etc (excluding non-compoundable), Matrimonial disputes (except divorce), Family disputes, Land Acquisition cases, Service matters including pension cases, Revenue and other ancillary matters, IPR matters, Consumer matters especially insurance claims and also other matters pending before any other quasi-judicial authority and other civil cases.

The District Legal Services Authority, Bandipora, invites all litigants, advocates, and the general public to avail this opportunity and settle their disputes amicably and urge everyone to participate in this initiative and contribute in promoting a culture of peace, harmony, and reconciliation.

All the public in general and litigants in particular who are desirous of settling their matters through said National Lok-Adalat are informed to approach District Legal Services Authority Bandipora/ Tehsil Legal Services Committees Bandipora/Sumbal/Gurez or concerned courts, by or before May 05, 2026 for referring their pending or Pre-Litigation cases to the said National Lok-Adalat for settlement.

For more information, please contact office of District Legal Services Authority, Bandipora at District Court Complex, Bandipora or on Ph. No.: +91 01957469860, Email: dlsabpr551@gmail.com, Toll Free Helpline Number: 15100.

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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