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SRINAGAR: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar, under the aegis of the Jammu and Kashmir Legal Services Authority, organized an awareness programme at Central Jail, Srinagar, with the objective of spreading awareness among inmates regarding their legal rights and available legal remedies.

The programme was held under the chairmanship of  Principal District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar,Tasleem Arief and was conducted under the supervision of  Sub-Judge/Secretary, DLSA Srinagar, Sajad Ur Rehman.

The programme focused on educating the inmates about the process of filing Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) before the Supreme Court of India and the assistance available through Legal Aid Defence Counsels. 

Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel delivered an insightful session on the filing procedure of SLPs and apprised the inmates of their legal rights as undertrial prisoners.

Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsels spoke about ensuring access to justice at every crucial stage, including pre-arrest, arrest, and remand and emphasized the importance of timely legal representation to safeguard constitutional rights. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to premature release, parole, and furlough of prisoners was also highlighted.

The awareness programme served as an important step towards promoting legal literacy, access to justice, and rehabilitation through informed awareness among the Jail inmates.

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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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