Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 16: Under the patronage of Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy, a one-day training programme on the Code of Civil Procedure was conducted today at the J&K Judicial Academy, for Judicial Officers of Kashmir Province.
Justice Rajnesh Oswal, Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Chairman, J&K Judicial Academy, in his keynote address, observed that the Code of Civil Procedure, though procedural in nature, is rooted in the principles of natural justice and serves as an effective instrument for implementation of substantive law.
He emphasized that civil adjudication is foundational to a progressive civil society and stressed the need for judicial officers to handle civil litigation with procedural discipline, sensitivity and commitment. Referring to Section 89 CPC, He highlighted the importance of Alternate Dispute Resolution mechanisms in facilitating amicable settlement of disputes and ensuring accessible and efficient justice delivery.
Naseer Ahmad Dar, Director, J&K Judicial Academy, in his welcome address, stated that the Code of Civil Procedure forms the backbone of civil adjudication and its effective application is essential for fair, efficient and timely administration of justice. He informed that the programme was designed to deliberate upon practical application of procedural provisions, strengthen judicial efficiency, improve case management and reduce delays in civil trials.
The first and second technical sessions were delivered by Justice Mohammad Yaqoob Mir, Former Chief Justice, High Court of Meghalaya, on “Role of Court in Pre-Trial Proceedings and Effective Case Facilitation” and “Case Management, Framing of Issues and Discovery Procedures.”
The concluding session was delivered by Mohammad Ashraf Malik, Former District and Sessions Judge, on “Pleadings, Admissions and Expeditious Adjudication.” The resource person emphasized the importance of continuous judicial learning, effective case management and procedural discipline in civil adjudication.
All the technical sessions were followed by interactive discussions wherein participating Judicial Officers engaged with the resource persons on practical and procedural challenges in civil adjudication.
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