Ganderbal, Oct 31: The Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman District Legal Services Authority), Ganderbal, Abdul Nasir, conducted the 4th Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) meeting on Saturday, with the objective of ensuring timely review and release of undertrial prisoners, thereby promoting their rights and access to justice.
The meeting was held in the office chamber of the Principal District & Sessions Judge, Ganderbal, and was attended by Shreya Singhal, District Magistrate, Ganderbal, Harshal Rajesh Mahajan, Sr. Superintendent of Police, Ganderbal, Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary DLSA, Ganderbal, Bharat Sharma, Sr. Superintendent Central Jail Srinagar, Shafat Ahmad, Public Prosecutor, Sessions Court, Ganderbal, Shafakat Murtaza, APP, Additional District & Sessions Court Ganderbal, and Sajid Irfan, Deputy, LADC Ganderbal.
The UTRC convened to review the cases of two undertrial prisoners, shortlisted by the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Ganderbal for consideration, under category-12 (Women).
Upon examination of the cases, the Committee observed that both women undertrial prisoners were facing charges involving heinous offences. Accordingly, after due consideration of the nature and gravity of the allegations, the UTRC Committee decided not to recommend their release at this stage.
The meeting underscores the commitment of the District Legal Services Authority, to uphold the principles of justice and ensure the rights of undertrial prisoners are safeguarded. The authority remains dedicated to promoting access to justice and protecting the rights of the marginalized and vulnerable sections of society.
District Legal Services Authority, Ganderbal, will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that justice is served and the rights of all individuals are protected.
