2nd UTRC meeting convened at Budgam
BUDGAM, APRIL 16: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Budgam, under the Aegis of the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority, Wednesday convened its 2nd quarterly UTRC meeting at conference hall ADR centre District Court, Budgam.
The meeting was chaired by O.P Bhagat, Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman, DLSA) Budgam, and brought together key stakeholders from the judiciary, police, administration, and medical fraternity to address the significant issue of ensuring fair and expedited trials for under trial prisoners. This collaborative forum underscores the importance of a collective approach in safeguarding the rights of individuals awaiting trial.
08 cases involving under trial prisoners were meticulously reviewed. Each case underwent through discussion and deliberation to understand the specific circumstances. The committee formulated recommendations aimed at streamlining the judicial process and upholding principles of equity and justice.
Bhagat emphasized the vital role of UTRC meetings in strengthening the criminal justice system and protecting the fundamental rights of under trial prisoners. He stressed on the importance of ongoing initiatives to ensure a fair and efficient legal process, promoting justice and transparency.
The meeting was attended by Nusrat Ali Hakak, Sub-Judge/Secretary, DLSA Budgam; Rameez Raja, Additional Superintendent of Police Budgam; Mehraj Ud Din Shah, Additional Deputy Commissioner Budgam; Shahbaz Hussain, Dy SP Central Jail Srinagar; Public Prosecuting Officer, Budgam, Senior Medical Officer, Central Jail Srinagar and Deputy Ladcs and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel, DLSA Budgam.
DLSA Budgam remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring fair and speedy trials for under trial prisoners.
