UDHAMPUR: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Udhampur, under the guidance of DLSA Udhampur Chairman Kalpana Revo (Principal District and Sessions Judge) and supervision of DLSA Udhampur Secretary Sumati Sharma (Sub Judge), today held the 3rd Under Trial Review Committee meeting, 2026, at the Conference Hall, District Court Complex Udhampur, to evaluate cases of under-trial prisoners and ensure compliance with legal safeguards and timely justice.

The committee reviewed cases based on Supreme Court guidelines and NALSA SOPs, focusing on prisoners with no proper representation or those who have spent substantial time in custody and recommended release of eligible prisoners by filing bail applications before appropriate courts to ensure the benefits of legal provisions reach intended beneficiaries. The meeting also decided on regular follow-up meetings, maintaining a consolidated data sheet to monitor prisoner cases and preparing quarterly reports.

Among those present were Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa, Senior Superintendent of Police Udhampur Amritpal Singh, DLSA Udhampur Secretary Sumati Sharma, District Jail Udhampur Superintendent Mohd Irfan Khan and Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel Udhampur Pawan Gupta.

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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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