SRINAGAR: In a significant step towards empowering and protecting the rights of children, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar, in collaboration with the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences Kashmir (IMHANS-K), Saturday organized a comprehensive legal awareness programme focusing on ‘Legal Provisions for Vulnerable Children, Children’s Rights and the Remedies Available through Legal Services.’

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

The event aimed at raising awareness about child protection laws, constitutional and legal rights of children, and the mechanisms available for ensuring legal aid and assistance to children in need of care and protection. It also shed light on the pivotal role of legal services institutions in promoting access to justice for every child, especially those facing mental health, social, or economic vulnerabilities.

Advocate Malik Fahad Ul Haq and Advocate Syed Shabana Kausar, Panel Lawyers and active members of the Legal Services Unit for Children, served as the key resource persons.

They provided insightful presentations and engaged the participants in interactive discussions on child rights, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, POCSO Act, and other vital legislations. The resource persons highlighted how timely legal intervention, counseling, and awareness can help prevent the exploitation and marginalization of children and ensure their holistic development.

The programme was attended by mental health professionals, Para Legal Volunteers of DLSA Srinagar. DLSA, Srinagar, reiterates its commitment to upholding the constitutional mandate of providing free and competent legal services to the marginalized and vulnerable, with a special focus on children. 

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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.

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