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SAMBA: As per the directions of Executive Chairman J&K Legal Services Authority, 1st National Lok Adalat for the year, 2025 was held today organised here at District Court Complex Samba. The National Lok Adalat was inaugurated by R. N. Wattal, Pr. District & Sessions Judge (also Chairman District Legal Services Authority).

Three benches were constituted for expeditious disposal of Cases (Pre and Post Litigation); Bench No.1 was comprising of R. N. Wattal, Pr. District & Sessions Judge (also Chairman District Legal Services Authority), Arvind Sharma, Addl District & Sessions Judge and S.K. Khanmotra, Advocate; Bench No.2 comprised Umesh Sharma, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Samba, Himani Parihar, Munsiff (JMIC) and Renu Bala, Advocate; while  Bench No. 3 consisted of Rashi Verma, Addl. Spl. Mobile Magistrate, Samba and Ganesh Sharma, Advocate.

The matters placed before the Benches included Civil, Criminal Compoundable, Cheque Bounce, Bank Recovery matters, MACT, Matrimonial, Pre-litigation matters, D.V. Act, Negotiable Instrument Act, 125 Cr.Pc., and Petty Offence(s) including  traffic challans.  Beside this, two more Benches were constituted for Revenue Cases, Cases under Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006, petty loan cases Public Utility Services related Cases, Compensation Cases pending in the Court of Assistant Labour Commissioner, Samba. A total number of 247 cases were taken up for their amicable settlement out of which 209 cases were settled and an amount of Rs 2,12,62,123 was realized as settlement amount.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here