Baramulla, December 09:Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge, Hon’ble High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, who is also administrative Judge of Baramulla, visited Baramulla and inaugrated 4th National Lok Adalat at District Court Complex here. The National Lok Adalat was organized by District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Baramulla.
Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Dr. Syed Sehrish Asgar, Principal District and Sessions Judge, Mohammad Ashraf Malik, SSP Baramulla, Amod Ashok Nagpure and others were present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Hon’ble Justice Sanjeev Kumar underscored Lok Adalat’s significance in resolving disputes outside conventional court systems. The Hon’ble Justice urged the Legal Services fraternity to address substantial, long-pending cases within Lok Adalats that have been lingering in courts for long periods. Sanjeev Kumar further encouraged exploring settlements involving relevant departments to expedite resolutions and reduce legal procedures.
During the event,the Hon’ble Justice handed over cheques worth Rs. 31 lakhs to the victims who have suffered loss or injury as a result of an offence and require rehabilitation.
Earlier, the Hon’ble Justice inaugrated Post office Branch at Court Complex Baramulla. Hon’ble Justice also inspected different benches of the National Lok Adalat to get first-hand information about the cases being taken up and disposed.
A total of 9 benches were constituted in which number of 800 cases were taken up, out of which 500 cases were amicably settled.
Later, the Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Kumar interacted with Bar Association Baramulla and visited Sub Judge Court Pattan. Bar Association members put forth their greviences to the Hon’ble Justice who assured them of prompt redressal to their issues at hand.
