UDHAMPUR: Chairman, District Legal Services Authority and Principal District & Sessions Judge Udhampur, Kalpana Revo, accompanied by Sub-Judge and Secretary DLSA Udhampur Sumati Sharma, conducted the quarterly inspection of the Prison Legal Aid Clinic and a jail visit at District Jail Udhampur.

The inspection reviewed the functioning of the Prison Legal Aid Clinic to assess the availability and effectiveness of legal aid services provided to inmates, focusing on ensuring eligible prisoners receive free legal assistance, legal awareness and timely representation under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.

The Chairman and Secretary interacted with inmates to ascertain grievances relating to legal aid, pending court cases, legal representation and other welfare concerns, and informed them of their legal rights and the availability of free legal services through the DLSA.

The jail premises were also inspected to assess overall living conditions. Necessary directions were issued to the authorities concerned for addressing issues observed during the inspection and ensuring the welfare and dignity of prisoners.

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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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