BANDIPORA: 2nd National Lok Adalat for the year 2026 was organized today at New Court Complex Kaloosa, Bandipora, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of accessible and efficient justice for all citizens.

The nationwide initiative, organized under the aegis of the J&K Legal Services Authority, brought together legal professionals, Judges and community members to resolve pending cases through an expedited and amicable process.

The said Lok Adalat was held under the supervision of Jeema Bashir, Chairperson District Legal Services Authority (Principal District & Session Judge) Bandipora, and the able guidance of Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary District Legal Services Authority, Bandipora.

10 Benches were constituted for the the 2nd National Lok Adalat comprising Presiding Officers and Members for amicable settlement/compromise of the referred cases.

The First Bench was presided over by Jeema Bashir, Chairman DLSA, Principal District & Sessions Judge Bandipora, while Adv. Malik Mushtaq acted as member of the said Bench.

The Second Bench was presided over by Iqbal Ahmad Akhoon, Chief Judicial Magistrate/Sub-Judge, Bandipora and Adv. Iqbal Rubbani acted as member.

The Third Bench was presided over by Amandeep Singh, Chairman TLSC, Munsiff/JMIC Bandipora, and Adv. Javaid Iqbal Lone acted as member.

Bench fourth consisted of Mehak Mehboob, Additional Mobile Magistrate Bandipora/JMIC Gurez and Adv. Toiba Tabassum, Deputy LADC Bandipora, acted as member.

The fith Bench consisted of Rahila Rashid, Munsiff/JMIC Sumbal and Adv. Nazia Parveen, Assistant LADC Bandipora, acted as Bench member.

 The 6th Bench  consisted of Additional Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, while Shabir Ahmad Wani, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Bandipora acted as Bench member.

Bench  7th  consisted of Assistant Labour Commissioner Bandipora. The 8th Bench consisted of Assistant Regional Transport Officer Bandipora, while Inspector Tariq Ahmad acted as Bench member.

The 9th Bench consisted of Tehsildar/Executive Magistrate 1st Class, Bandipora, and Naib Tehsildar Bandipora acted as Bench member.

Bench 10th  consisted of Executive Officer, M.C. Bandipora as Presiding Officer, while Secretary, M.C. Bandipora acted as Bench member.

The Lok Adalat took  Bank Recovery Cases, Criminal Compoundable Cases, Labour Disputes, Revenue Cases, Money Suits, NI Act cases under Section 138, MACT cases, Matrimonial Cases, Traffic Challans, BSNL Cases and other Civil Cases.

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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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