Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 1: In a significant step towards integrating legal aid services with the jails across the UT of J&K for ensuring access to justice for all, a Legal Aid Clinic & Support Centre was inaugurated today by the Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan, Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority in the presence of Justice Atul Sreedharan, Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority at Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Jammu.
On their arrival, the Chief Justice and Justice Sreedharan who were accompanied by M. K. Sharma, Principal Secretary were warmly received by Y. P. Bourney, PDJ (Chairman, DLSA), Jammu, Dr. Ashutosh Gupta, Principal & Dean, GMC Jammu, Amit Kumar Gupta, Member Secretary, J&K LSA, Anoop Sharma, Registrar IT, Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP, Jammu, Dr. Narinder Bhutyal, Medical Superintendent other HoD’s, senior faculty members of GMC Jammu as well as police officers. Click here to watch video
The event proceeded with a formal gathering at the Faculty Lounge, GMC Jammu, where Dr. Ashutosh Gupta, Principal & Dean, GMC Jammu, in his welcome address, emphasized the importance of legal awareness in the medical field,which was followed by an insightful presentation by Dr. Sanjeev Gupta, HoD, Orthopedics, GMC Jammu, who highlighted key areas where legal intervention is crucial in healthcare.
In his Special Address, Justice Atul Sreedharan underscored the critical role of legal aid in healthcare institutions, ensuring that marginalized patients and their families receive necessary legal support. Justice Sreedharan reiterated that the Legal Services Authority remains committed to expanding legal outreach to all sections of society, particularly vulnerable groups.
Justice Tashi Rabstan in his address commended the initiative, stressing the need for stronger collaboration between the legal and medical fraternities to safeguard the rights of the underprivileged. Chief Justice further said that such initiatives play a vital role in bridging the gap between jail inmates and essential medical services through telemedicine and e-consultations. Justice Tashi also appreciated the efforts of J&K Legal Services Authority in enhancing access to justice through such innovative means.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks presented by Smriti Sharma, Secretary, DLSA Jammu.
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