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BUDGAM: As per the calendar of activities issued by the J&K Legal Services Authority, a special Lok Adalat focusing on the amicable settlement of “Traffic Challans and Electricity Bills” is scheduled to be held on  February 22 in district Budgam. To facilitate maximum settlement of traffic challans, a Pre-Lok Adalat session for Traffic Challans will commence from 5th February 2025 and continue till 21st February 2025. 

All concerned advocates and parties wishing to settle their Traffic Challans through the said Lok Adalat have been asked to  approach the concerned courts during this period for a mutually agreeable resolution.  The initiative aims to ensure an efficient and amicable settlement of pending cases. DLSA, Budgam has requested stakeholders to avail themselves of the opportunity.

In order to settle Traffic Challan Cases, DLSA has constituted three benches for taking up the cases.  Ist Bench, comprises of Chief Judicial Magistrate Budgam,  Imran Hussain Wani and Munsiff Budgam, Tasneem Kawoosa. The bench will take up all the cases referred by  Chief Judicial Magistrate Budgam  and Munsiff Budgam in the court room of  Chief Judicial Magistrate Budgam and the Reader of the same Court will assist the bench.

 2nd Bench consists of Rabyia Snober Gulzar, Judicial Magistrate  Ist Class/Munsiff, Magam and Shaista  Wani Panel Lawyer.  The bench will take up all the cases referred by  Judicial Magistrate Ist Class/Munsiff, Magam in the court room of  Judicial Magistrate  Ist Class/Munsiff, Magam , and the Reader of the same Court will assist the bench.

3rd Bench consists of Tawfeel Ahmed Mir, Special Mobile Magistrate Beerwah and  Adv.Bilal Ahmad Rather, Panel Lawyer. The bench will take up all the cases referred by Special Mobile Magistrate Beerwah in the court room of  Special Mobile Magistrate Beerwah and the Reader of the same Court will assist the bench.  These benches will hold their sessions from 5th February 2025 to 21st February 2025, starting every day after 2:00 PM. This arrangement is made to resolve cases smoothly and give parties a chance to settle their disputes before the main Lok Adalat.

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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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