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SRINAGAR:  District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar, under the aegis of the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority, organized a review meeting in the office chamber of the Principal District and Sessions Judge/Chairman, DLSA Srinagar, at the District Court Complex, Srinagar.

The meeting was chaired by, Principal District and Sessions Judge/Chairman, DLSA Srinagar, Tasleem Arief and held under the supervision of Sub-Judge/Secretary, DLSA Srinagar, Sajad-ur-Rehman.

The meeting was convened to review the functioning and performance of the Legal Aid Defence Counsels (LADCs) and to ensure effective delivery of legal aid services to undertrial prisoners and other eligible beneficiaries.

During the meeting, discussions were held on various aspects concerning the timely representation of legal aid cases, coordination between LADCs and the DLSA office, and measures to strengthen the quality and accountability of legal aid services.

The Chair emphasized the importance of professionalism, diligence, and empathy in dealing with legal aid beneficiaries, reiterating that access to justice is a fundamental right that must be upheld in both spirit and practice.

The meeting concluded with directions for improved monitoring, periodic case reviews, and continued collaboration among all stakeholders to ensure that no person in need of legal assistance is left unrepresented.            

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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