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(Development of Judicial Infrastructure is key to responsive and effective justice delivery system: Justice Tashi)
NASIR ALI
Pulwama [September 12, 2024]: The District Court Complex, Pulwama witnessed a momentous occasion with the administrative visit of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Tashi Rabstan, Chief Justice (Acting) High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, (Patron-in-Chief & Executive Chairman J&K Legal Services Authority) along with Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Administrative Judge for District Pulwama).
The dignitaries were warmly received by Mr. Naseer Ahmad Dar, Principal District & Sessions Judge Pulwama; Mr. Basharat Qayoom, IAS, Deputy Commissioner Pulwama; Mr. Manzoor Ahmad Zargar, Special Judge (NDPS), Pulwama; Dr. Noor Mohammad Mir, Additional District & Sessions Judge, Pulwama; Ms. P.D. Nitya, IPS, SSP Pulwama; Mr. Jahangir Ahmad Bakshi, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Pulwama; Mr. Zahoor Ahmad Ganie, Secretary, DLSA Pulwama; Mr. Majid Farooq, Munsiff Pulwama, Mr. Juniad Bhat, President District Bar Association Pulwama and members of bar.
In his welcome address Mr. Naseer Ahmad Dar, Principal District & Sessions Judge, Pulwama expressed sincere gratitude to the Chief Justice for exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to the development of judicial infrastructure throughout the UT of J&K and UT of Ladakh in general and district Pulwama in perticular. He also expressed gratitude to Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Judge High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladkah who as the Administrative Judge for District Pulwama, has been a constant source of support and guidance.
Hon’ble Mr. Justice Tashi Rabstan inaugurated the newly created Court of Special Judge (NDPS), Security Barrack constructed for the overall security of the Court Complex, and a Satellite OPD (AYUSH) dispensary. The Chief Justice and Justice Rajnesh Oswal engaged in a fruitful interaction with the Judicial Officers and members of the Bar, focusing on strengthening the legal infrastructure in the district.
In his presidential address, Justice Tashi Rabstan underscored the paramount need for developing robust judicial infrastructure and ensuring a safe and conducive environment for effective and speedy justice. He expressed his commitment to promoting an inclusive and responsive judicial system that meets the evolving needs of society.
Justice Rajnesh Oswal, in his special address, extended heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Justice for his dedicated efforts in enhancing the judicial infrastructure of the district. He assured the members of the Bar of continued support and pledged to address the remaining issues to further elevate the justice delivery system.
The event was graced by the presence of other distinguished dignitaries, including Mr. Shahzad Azeem, Registrar General of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh; Mr. M.K. Sharma, Principal Secretary to the Chief Justice; Mr. Amit Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority. The vote of thanks was presented by Mr. Junaid Bhat President District Bar Association Pulwama and proceedings were moderated by Mr. Zahoor Ahmad Ganie Secretary DLSA Pulwama.
This significant visit marks a major step forward in the advancement of judicial infrastructure in Pulwama and reinforces the commitment of the stake holders to ensure accessible, effective, and timely justice for all.
