• Development of Judicial Infrastructure is key to responsive and effective justice delivery system: Justice Tashi Rabstan

PULWAMA:  District Court Complex, Pulwama today witnessed a momentous occasion with the administrative visit of Justice Tashi Rabstan, Chief Justice (Acting) High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, (Patron-in-Chief & Executive Chairman J&K Legal Services Authority) along with Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Administrative Judge for District Pulwama).

The dignitaries were warmly received by Naseer Ahmad Dar, Principal District & Sessions Judge Pulwama; Basharat Qayoom,  Deputy Commissioner Pulwama; Manzoor Ahmad Zargar, Special Judge (NDPS), Pulwama; Dr. Noor Mohammad Mir, Additional District & Sessions Judge, Pulwama; P.D. Nitya, SSP Pulwama; Jahangir Ahmad Bakshi, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Pulwama; Zahoor Ahmad Ganie, Secretary, DLSA Pulwama; Majid Farooq, Munsiff Pulwama, Juniad Bhat, President District Bar Association Pulwama and members of bar.

On the occasion, Justice Tashi Rabstan inaugurated the newly created Court of Special Judge (NDPS), Security Barrack constructed for the overall security of the Court Complex, and a Satellite OPD (AYUSH) dispensary. The Chief Justice and Justice Rajnesh Oswal engaged in a fruitful interaction with the Judicial Officers and members of the Bar, focusing on strengthening the legal infrastructure in the district.

In his presidential address, Justice Tashi Rabstan underscored the paramount need for developing robust judicial infrastructure and ensuring a safe and conducive environment for effective and speedy justice. He expressed his commitment to promoting an inclusive and responsive judicial system that meets the evolving needs of society.

Justice Rajnesh Oswal, in his special address, extended heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Justice for his dedicated efforts in enhancing the judicial infrastructure of the district. He assured the members of the Bar of continued support and pledged to address the remaining issues to further elevate the justice delivery system.

In his welcome address Naseer Ahmad Dar, Principal District & Sessions Judge, Pulwama expressed sincere gratitude to the Chief Justice for exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to the development of judicial infrastructure throughout the UT of J&K and UT of Ladakh in general and district Pulwama in particular. He also expressed gratitude to  Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Judge High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladkah who as the Administrative Judge for District Pulwama, has been a constant source of support and guidance.

The event was graced by the presence of other dignitaries, including Shahzad Azeem, Registrar General of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh; M.K. Sharma, Principal Secretary to Chief Justice; Amit Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority. The vote of thanks was presented by Junaid Bhat President District Bar Association Pulwama and proceedings were moderated by Zahoor Ahmad Ganie Secretary DLSA Pulwama.

This significant visit marks a major step forward in the advancement of judicial infrastructure in Pulwama and reinforces the commitment of the stake holders to ensure accessible, effective, and timely justice for all.

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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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