CJ visits Kulgam, inspects under construction New District Court Complex

Chief Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey giving certificate to a student at HSS Manzgam in Kulgam.
Chief Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey giving certificate to a student at HSS Manzgam in Kulgam.

Excelsior Correspondent

KULGAM, Oct 25: Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey, today visited District Court, Kulgam, and inspected and reviewed under construction New District Court Complex.
Justice Magrey issued certain on spot directions regarding the construction process and timely completion of the project.
Chief Justice also inaugurated Legal Aid Defense Counsel System (LADCS) Centre, at ADR Kulgam.
Chief Justice elaborately explained about the objective of establishing LADCS saying that the innovative system will help in management and implementation of legal aid system in a professional manner as far as criminal matters are concerned. This system will provide qualitative and timely legal services in criminal matters to all eligible persons, he added.
Justice Magrey also visited Higher Secondary School, Manzgam, of which he had been a student. He had an exclusive interaction with the students there regarding his own experiences and memorable moments in the school during his student life there. The school authorities felicitated the Chief Justice and spoke high of his achievements.
Chief Justice exhorted upon the students to work hard towards achieving their set goals in life. “Every student possesses unique caliber and capability of reaching to zenith of success and achieving their dreams lest one should study things keenly and with dedication”, he maintained. He said that the school has changed somewhat but his nostalgic feelings attached with the school have not changed a bit.
On the occasion, DLSA held a mega Legal Services Camp wherein a skit programme was performed by the students of HSS, Manzgam, on drug addiction.
Justice Magrey also took stock of functioning of District Judiciary, Kulgam and impressed upon the advocates especially young lawyers to make best use of their talents by taking full advantage of new technologies available in filing cases before the Courts and virtual modes available.
Chief Justice also interacted with the Judicial Officers of the district and the members of the Bar Association, Kulgam.
Chief Justice had detailed discussion with them regarding their respective issues and concerns. He assured the Bar members that all their grievances will be examined and addressed at the earliest.
Chief Justice also inspected the Court Rooms, E-Court Room, Judicial Staff Rooms, facilities available for Litigants, Lawyers and overall infrastructure of the Court Complex at Kulgam.
Tahir Khursheed Raina, PDJ Kulgam, Gowhar Majid Dalal, Registrar Judicial Srinagar, Manzoor Ahmad Zargar, CJM Kulgam, Mehreen Mushtaq, Secretary DLSA, Abdul Bari, Joint Registrar Judicial Srinagar, other Judicial Officers of District Kulgam, Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, Director Education Kashmir, Director Tourism Kashmir, Director Horticulture, Director Health, SSP Kulgam, DDC Member Kulgam, Joint Director Education, CEO Kulgam, Bar President, Bar Association, Kulgam, Bar President, Bar Association Qazigund, Bar President, Bar Association, Damhal Hanji Pora, Kulgam, Principal HSS Manzgam and other senior officers of district administration were also present on the occasion.
Meanwhile, Advocates of several Bar Associations, including District Bar Association, Baramulla;  Bar Association Sumbal; Bar Association Pattan and Bar Association  Pampore called on Chief Justice.
The advocates during the interaction with  the Chief Justice  apprised him regarding some of  the issues  & demands pertaining to Bar Associations.
While assuring them that  all their genuine demands will be redressed, the Chief Justice also stressed on them  to make best use of facilities available in courts and ensure Justice to the public.
District Bar Association Baramulla and others assured the Chief Justice that  they will work with zeal and dedication to ensure proper legal assistance to needy people.