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BARAMULLA: Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul, Judge, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, who is also administrative Judge of Baramulla, Saturday visited Baramulla and inaugurated 3rd National Lok Adalat of year 2025 at District Court Complex here. The National Lok Adalat was organized by District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Baramulla.

Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa; Chairman DLSA and Principal District and Sessions Judge, Jawad Ahmad; President Bar Association, Advocate Nelofer Masood and others were present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Justice Koul underscored Lok Adalat's significance in resolving disputes outside conventional court systems.

He urged the Legal Services fraternity to address substantial, long-pending cases within Lok Adalats that have been lingering in courts for long periods and encouraged exploring settlements involving relevant departments to expedite resolutions and reduce legal procedures. Meanwhile, Justice Koul personally handed over compensation cheques amounting to Rs.16.81 lakhs to two victims of road accidents, sanctioned under the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT).

Meanwhile, Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul interacted with Bar Association Baramulla and emphasized the need for continued cooperation between the Bench and the Bar to ensure speedy, efficient, and accessible justice to the common people.

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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