DLSA Ganderbal conducts maiden UTRC meeting

GANDERBAL, OCTOBER 04: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Ganderbal Wednesday convened an Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) meeting, in adherence to the directives issued by the National Legal Services Authority (NLSA) and J&K Legal Services Authority (J&K LSA).

This meeting serves as the inaugural event for the campaign launched by the National Legal Services Authority.

The meeting held at District Court Ganderbal aimed to address the issues surrounding under trial prisoners and expedite the process of releasing eligible candidates who have undergone a lengthy waiting period without trial with the primary goal of ensuring swift justice and promoting a fair judicial system.

The meeting was headed by Ritesh Kumar Dubey, Principal District & Sessions Judge Ganderbal and was attended by Secretary District Legal Services Authority Ganderbal, Nusrat Ali Hakak; Addl. District Development Commissioner Ganderbal, Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani; Additional Superintendent Police,  Aijaz Ahmad Malik; Chief Prosecuting Officer,  Shafat Dar; Senior Prosecution Officer, DPO Ganderbal, Abdul Aziz and others.

The committee reviewed the cases of the Under-trial Prisoners lodged in different jails in the district as per the guidelines of the Supreme Court and NALSA SOP.

The focus was particularly on under trial prisoners who have spent a substantial duration behind bars without trial due to various reasons, such as administrative backlog, lack of legal representation, or inadequate documentation.

The main aim was the release of under trial prisoners who meet certain eligibility criteria. This initiative reflects the commitment of NLSA and its affiliated agencies to uphold the principles of justice, equality, and human rights.

Speaking at the meeting, Chairman and Secretary DLSA Ganderbal, expressed their appreciation to all the stakeholders for their proactive participation in addressing the concerns related to under trial prisoners. They emphasized the importance of expediting the judicial process to ensure justice is served and the rights of the under trial prisoners are safeguarded.

Under this significant campaign, the DLSA Ganderbal will continue to conduct regular UTRC meetings, reviewing pending cases, and initiating appropriate measures to expedite the legal proceedings for eligible under trial prisoners.