SRINAGAR: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar, under the aegis of Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority, held its 4th quarterly Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) meeting today at the District Court, Srinagar.
The meeting was chaired by Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman, DLSA) Srinagar, Tasleem Arief and was attended by Sub-Judge/Secretary DLSA Srinagar, Sajad Ur Rehman;, Additional District Magistrate Srinagar, Aadil Fareed; SSP Central Jail Srinagar, Sheikh Zulfikar Azad; SP Headquarters Srinagar, Umer Shah; Senior Public Prosecutor, District Court Srinagar, Meena Gowhar; Senior Medical Officer, Central Jail Srinagar, Dr. Suhail Jan; and Legal Aid Defence Counsels, Srinagar.
The meeting brought together officials from the judiciary, police, administration, and medical departments to discuss ways to ensure quick and fair trials for under trial prisoners.
During the session, the committee reviewed five cases of under trial prisoners. Each case was discussed in detail to understand the situation of the individuals and to suggest steps for speeding up the legal process. The recommendations aimed at making trials faster while protecting the rights of those in custody.
Speaking on the occasion, Tasleem Arief stressed the importance of UTRC meetings in improving the justice system and protecting the rights of under-trial prisoners. He said that holding such meetings regularly is essential to ensure transparency, fairness, and efficiency in legal proceedings.
DLSA Srinagar continues to work for the protection of under-trial prisoners’ rights, making sure they get speedy and fair trials. The UTRC meetings are an important step towards building a more just and efficient legal system.
