CJ inaugurates village legal care, support centre in Kishtwar

Kishtwar, Aug 17: In a significant stride towards enhancing legal awareness and strengthening the legal education in the remote regions of Jammu and Kashmir, the Chief Justice (A), High Court of J&K and Ladakh, Justice Tashi Rabstan today inaugurated a Village Legal Care & Support Centre (Legal Aid Clinic) at Atholi, Paddar, Kishtwar, a press release said.

Speaking on the occasion, Justice Tashi underscored the importance of Legal Aid Clinics and said that the opening of such clinics will prove a boon for the local population of the area, as it is a remote and far-flung portion of district Kishtwar and people have to travel a long distance to reach district headquarter for the redressal of even a small grievance.

He exhorted the Para Legal Volunteers to work with dedication and ensure all out support to the legal aid seekers.

Subsequently, the Chief Justice also inaugurated a Legal Literacy Club at Hr. Secondary School, Paddar, Kishtwar besides presiding over a Legal Awareness programme focusing on the Rights and Duties of Citizens under the Constitution of India.

While inaugurating the Legal Literacy Club, Justice Tashi interacted with the teacher incharge of the club as well as the students who have volunteered to be members of the Club and impressed upon them to become ambassadors of Legal Services Institutions in spreading the legal awareness not only among their peer groups but also among the common masses so that the motto of Legal Services Authority “Access to Justice for All” reaches the last man standing in the queue.

In his inaugural address, Justice Tashi while appreciating the performances of the students of various institutions said that the display of talent by them shows that the children of Paddar area do not lag behind and if given a chance can compete with the students of other parts of India.

The event also featured vibrant cultural performances by students from different schools. During the programme students of Himalayan Cultural High School presented a welcome group dance followed by a scintillating Paddar folk Dance performed by students of HSS Paddar.