CJ stresses judiciary’s commitment of fair & efficient justice to people

Budgam, June 10: Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, N Kotiswar Singh on Saturday stressed upon the judiciary’s commitment to providing fair and efficient justice to the people and ensuring the rule of law.
The Chief Justice said this on his visit to the Court Complex, Chaar-e-Shareef in central Kashmir’s Budgam district where he also paid obeisance at the revered shrine of Sheikh-Ul-Alam (RA).
The Chief Justice was received by Principal District and Sessions Judge, Budgam, Khalil Ahmad Choudhary and Fakrun Nisa, Munsif/Judicial Magistrate Char-e-Shreef and members of the bar. On the occasion, he was accorded ceremonial guard of honour from the contingent of J&K Police.
The Chief Justice inspected the court complex and interacted with members of the bar. The purpose of the inspection was to ensure the smooth functioning of the judicial infrastructure, identify areas for improvement and address any concerns raised by the legal community. He paid obeisance at the Ziyarat-e-Shareef Sheikh Ul Alam (RA). This revered shrine holds immense historical and religious significance and symbolizes unity and harmony among the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Later, the Chief Justice inaugurated Legal Services and Awareness Camp on “Welfare Schemes for Tribals” organized by The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Budgam, in collaboration with the district administration Budgam and the Tribal Affairs Department. He also serves as the Patron-in-chief of the JK Legal Services Authority.
Justice Tashi Rabstan, Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Executive Chairman of JK Legal Services Authority, and Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Secretary, Tribal Affairs, attended the event as guests of honour.
The legal services and awareness camp was aimed to provide valuable legal knowledge and promote welfare schemes available for the tribal communities in Jammu and Kashmir. The event witnessed a comprehensive and holistic approach towards empowering the tribal population.
The Chief Justice, in his presidential address, appreciated the efforts of DLSA Budgam and other departments for reaching out to common masses in far-flung areas.
Justice Tashi Rabstan, in his address, stated and emphasized the implementation of a comprehensive range of welfare schemes to uplift the lives of tribals and ensure their holistic development.
Shahid Iqbal Choudhary assured the maximum reach to the tribal community by facilitating them through the proper implementation of tribal welfare schemes.
One of the highlights of the camp was the distribution of sanction letters and benefits sanctioned under various welfare schemes among the beneficiaries, ensuring that the welfare schemes reach the intended individuals and communities.
The active involvement of Chief Justice N Kotiswar Singh and Justice Tashi Rabstan in this process earned them special praiseworthy mention for their dedication and commitment to securing justice and promoting the well-being of the tribal population.