GANDERBAL: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ganderbal under the aegis of  National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) & Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ganderbal successfully conducted Special  Lok-Adalaton contentious cases of the year 2026, today in District Ganderbal.

The Special Lok Adalat was held under the  direction and supervision of Abdul Nasir, Chairman District Legal Services Authority (Pr. District & Sessions Judge), Ganderbal and under the guidance of Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary District Legal Services Authority, Ganderbal where different types of cases were taken up for settlement, which includes MACT claims, Bank Recovery Cases, Bank Pre-Litigation Cases, Criminal Compoundable Cases, Matrimonial Cases, Civil Casesand Traffic Challans.

A total of Four Benches were constituted for amicable settlement of the cases. The first bench was presided over by Fauzia Paul, Additional District & Sessions Judge, Ganderbal with Advocate Burjeena, Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counselas as Bench member. The second bench was presided over by Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary District Legal Services Authority Ganderbal with Sajid Irfan, Deputy Legal Aid Defence Counsel as Bench member. The third bench was presided over by Mahoor, Munsiff/ JMIC, Ganderbal with Shaheena Ali, Assistant, LADC, Ganderbal as Bench member. The fourth  bench was presided over by  Moonis Wahid, Munsiff/ JMIC, Kangan with Advocate Suhail Ahmad Mir, Panel Lawyer as Bench member. The first to third bench heard cases at the District Court Complex, Ganderbal, while as the fourth bench heard cases at the Munsiff Court Complex, Kangan.

A total number of 137cases were taken up, out of which 66 cases were amicably settled, resulting in a settlement amount of Rs 13,10,700. The cases settled included bank recovery cases, matrimonial cases, Civil Cases and pre-litigation Matters. The litigants and Bank Officials were made aware that other Lok-Adalats shall be held in the near future and pre-litigation as well as pending bank cases shall be taken for settlement.

The Bank loan defaulter as well the bank officials were also made aware that in pre-litigation bank recovery cases, no Court fee, counsel fee is to be chargeable and hence the Lok Adalat is most appropriate method to settle the cases without payment of any type Court fees as well as the other fees. The Special Lok Adalat aimed to provide a platform for amicable settlement of disputes, promoting justice and reducing pending cases.  DLSA Ganderbal has achieved this objective by settling a significant number of cases through the Lok Adalat.

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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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