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RAJOURI: As per the direction of NALSA, 1st National Lok Adalat pertaining to all types of cases was held at District Court Complex, Rajouri and in all other Courts of District Rajouri under the Chairmanship of Rajinder Sapru, Chairman District legal Service Authority (Principal District & Sessions Judge). Two benches were constituted for hearing the cases. The first bench was headed by Rajinder Sapru ( Principal District & Sessions Judge) assisted by Javed Rana ( Chief Judicial Magistrate) and Khilat Bhat Advocate, while the Second Bench was headed by Rayaz Ahmed Choudhary (Sub-Judge Special Mobile Magistrate Rajouri) assisted by Shavika Gupta( District Mobile Magistrate ( Traffic), Rajouri and  Sanjay Sharma Advocate. Similar benches were also constituted at Tehsil Level which were headed by the Presiding Officers of the respective Courts.

A total No. of 914 cases Pre-Litigation and Post-Litigation cases were taken up out of which 425 Cases were disposed of. An amount of Rs 2,21,99,336 (Two Crore Twenty one Lakh ninety nine thousand three hundred & Thirty Six only) was realized as compensation. 

From the court of Principal District & Sessions Judge, Rajouri & Additional District & Sessions Judge Rajouri ,51 MACT cases were taken up out of which 51 were settled and amount of Rs. 1,80,10,000 ( One Crore Eight Lakh and ten thousand only) was awarded as compensation in those cases. In this National Lok Adalat, representatives of Banks, Advocates of different Insurance companies, Bar members, PLVs, Staff members, Litigants and a large number of people participated.

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