KISHTWAR: In pursuance with the activities outlined in the National Calendar and under the directions of the J&K Legal Services Authority, the Second National Lok Adalat was organised here by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Kishtwar.

The Lok Adalat took up criminal compoundable cases, matrimonial disputes, matters related to maintenance, civil, recovery, labour, MACT, pre-litigation and other related cases were taken up before four benches constituted for the purpose.

The first bench comprised Sudhir Kumar Khajuria, Principal District & Sessions Judge and Karan Bijyal, Munsiff/JMIC. The second bench included Deputy Kumar, Chief Judicial Magistrate and Deepika Sharma, Additional Special Mobile Magistrate. The third bench consisted of Meera Bangotra, Secretary DLSA and Jalil Ahmed Waza Deputy Chief LADC. The fourth bench included Mamta Sudershan, ALC,   and Naveed Khurshid Dev, Chief LADC.

In all, 321 cases were taken up, out of which 264 cases of different nature were amicably settled. An amount of ā‚¹18,23,300 was awarded to claimants in MACT, labour dispute and other cases.

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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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