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

GANDERBAL: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ganderbal, under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority, successfully conducted a Special Lok Adalat for Negotiable Instruments Act (NI Act) cases today across District Ganderbal.

The Special Lok Adalat was held under the  guidance and supervision of Abdul Nasir, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority (Principal District & Sessions Judge), Ganderbal.

Two benches were constituted for the amicable settlement of cases. The first bench was presided over by  Mahoor, Munsiff/JMIC, Ganderbal, with Adv. Bilal Ahmad Bhat, Panel Lawyer, DLSA Ganderbal, as a member. The second bench was presided over by Moonis Wahid, Munsiff/JMIC, Kangan, with Advocate Tariq Ahmed Raina, Panel Lawyer, Tehsil Legal Services Committee, Kangan, as a member.

The first bench heard cases at the District Court Complex, Ganderbal, while the second bench conducted proceedings at the Munsiff Court Complex, Kangan. Several NI Act cases were taken up during the Special Lok Adalat, and cases were amicably settled through the process of mutual agreement between the parties, resulting in the settlement of disputes and facilitating speedy justice.

The Special Lok Adalat aimed to provide an effective platform for the amicable resolution of disputes, reduce the pendency of cases, and promote accessible and expeditious justice. The initiative reflects the continued commitment of DLSA Ganderbal towards strengthening alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and ensuring the delivery of justice to all.     

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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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