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The meeting was held in the Conference Hall, DLSA Udhampur to review the cases of under-trial prisoners and expedite the release of eligible candidates who have undergone a lengthy waiting period without trial.
The meeting was chaired by Chairperson DLSA/Principal District & Sessions Judge Udhampur Virinder Singh Bhou and attended by Secretary DLSA Dr. Smriti Sharma; Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai; Dy. SP Hqrs Prehlad Kumar on behalf of Senior Superintendent of Police; Chief LADC Atul Singh and others
The Committee reviewed cases as per the guidelines from the Supreme Court and NALSA SOPs, focusing on prisoners with no proper representation or those who have spent substantial time behind bars without trial. The Committee recommended the release of eligible prisoners, ensuring that the benefits of legal provisions reach the intended beneficiaries. The meeting also discussed action items, such as conducting regular meetings to track progress, maintaining a consolidated data sheet to monitor prisoner cases and preparing quarterly reports.
The meeting concluded with appreciation expressed by Chairperson DLSA Udhampur to all the stakeholders for their proactive participation in addressing the concerns related to under trial prisoners.
