Chief Justice rolls out activity calendar of J&K Legal Services Authority for year 2025
Jammu, Jan 29: Chief Justice (CJ) of High Court of J&K and Ladakh, Justice Tashi Rabstan, today rolled out an Activity Calendar (Wall Hanging) 2025 of the J&K Legal Services Authority (J&KLSA).
The CJ, who is also the Patron-in-Chief of (J&KLSA) rolled out the calendar in presence of Justice Atul Sreedharan, Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority, who joined the simple but impressive ceremony virtually from Srinagar, an official press release said.
It added that it is a significant step towards strengthening legal awareness and ensuring access to justice for all. The Activity Calendar 2025 serves as a comprehensive roadmap for legal awareness programs, legal aid initiatives and outreach activities planned for the current year across the Union Territory of J&K. Besides highlighting key dates for National and Special Lok Adalats, it outlines awareness campaigns on social justice issues, training programs for legal aid functionaries, helpline numbers for enhanced accessibility and initiatives aimed at strengthening alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
While releasing the calendar, the Chief Justice commended the J&K Legal Services Authority for its commitment in bridging the gap between legal institutions and the legal aid seekers, particularly those from marginalised and underprivileged sections of society.
The Chief Justice emphasised that the calendar will act as a guiding document for all stakeholders, including judicial officers, legal aid counsels, paralegal volunteers, and legal services institutions, to effectively execute their responsibilities in ensuring access to justice.
Justice Atul Sreedharan, Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority also underscored the importance of activity calendar in timely execution of legal aid initiatives and stressed that the calendar would serve as a strategic tool for organising legal literacy programs, Lok Adalats, victim support initiatives and pro bono services across the UT.