UDHAMPUR: The 1st National Lok Adalat of 2026 was held today in district Udhampur under the chairmanship of Kalpana Revo, Principal District & Sessions Judge/Chairman DLSA Udhampur and Sumati Sharma, Sub-Judge/Secretary DLSA Udhampur.

The Lok Adalat was inaugurated by Kalpana Revo and Yash Paul Sharma, Additional District & Sessions Judge, Udhampur. The Lok Adalat aimed to promote settlement through conciliation and mediation, ensuring speedy justice and reducing case pendency. Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa interacted with judicial officers and Bar members in the Court Complex Udhampur.

Seven benches were constituted across the district Udhampur, comprising judicial officers and panel lawyers. These benches worked diligently to resolve disputes amicably. The Lok Adalat settled 661 cases out of 1278, with a total settlement amount of â‚č 16863470. Cases included Civil, Criminal, MACT, Revenue, Matrimonial, Family Disputes, And Cheque Bounce cases, providing relief to litigants. Similar National LokAdalats were also held at TLSC Ramnagar, Majalta, and Chenani, extending the reach of justice to various parts of the district.

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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