UDHAMPUR: A Special Lok Adalat for Matrimonial Cases was held today across district Udhampur under the chairmanship of Kalpana Revo, Principal District & Sessions Judge/Chairperson, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Udhampur.

The Special Lok Adalat was organized with the objective of facilitating the amicable settlement of matrimonial disputes through mutual consent and conciliation, thereby reducing the burden of prolonged litigation and promoting speedy, cost-effective justice.

A total of Nine (09) benches, comprising Judicial Officers, Senior Advocates and Panel Lawyers were constituted across district Udhampur to hear and resolve cases through compromise and settlement. The benches made concerted efforts to encourage dialogue between the parties and achieve mutually acceptable resolutions. During the proceedings, 54 matrimonial cases were taken up, out of which 09 cases were successfully settled.

In addition to the District Headquarters, similar Special Lok Adalats were also conducted at the Tehsil Legal Services Committees (TLSCs) of Ramnagar, Majalta and Chenani, ensuring wider access to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and extending the benefits of speedy and amicable justice to litigants across different parts of the district.

The successful conduct of the Special Lok Adalat reflects the continued commitment of the District Legal Services Authority Udhampur towards promoting peaceful dispute resolution, reducing pendency of cases and making justice more accessible to the public.

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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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