Principal District and Sessions Judge Naseer Ahmad Dar Chairs Final Committee Meeting of 2026; Emphasis on Legal Rights and Timely Review of Eligible Prisoners
SRINAGAR, October 22 :
The Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC), Srinagar, on Thursday convened its fourth and final meeting of the calendar year under the chairmanship of Naseer Ahmad Dar, Principal District and Sessions Judge and Chairman, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar, to review cases of undertrial prisoners lodged in Central Jail Srinagar.
The meeting was held in the conference hall of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar, and was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar, Secretary DLSA Srinagar, Superintendent Central Jail Srinagar and Public Prosecutor attached to the court of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar.
The proceedings were convened by the Secretary, DLSA Srinagar, during which the Committee examined the cases of eligible undertrial prisoners in accordance with the guidelines of the Supreme Court of India and the established framework governing Under Trial Review Committees.
The Committee considered the list of undertrial prisoners furnished by the concerned authorities and reviewed cases pertaining to inmates lodged in Central Jail Srinagar in connection with District Srinagar. The deliberations focused on identifying eligible prisoners whose cases could be considered for appropriate legal relief, including release on bail or other measures permissible under the applicable law.
During the meeting, a total of four cases were taken up for consideration and discussed by the Committee. Of these, two cases were recommended for consideration in accordance with the prescribed guidelines, while the remaining cases were also reviewed as part of the proceedings.
Chairing the meeting, Principal District and Sessions Judge Naseer Ahmad Dar underscored the importance of conducting timely and effective reviews of undertrial cases to ensure that eligible prisoners do not remain in custody unnecessarily.
The Chairman reiterated the commitment of the District Legal Services Authority, Srinagar, to safeguarding the constitutional and legal rights of undertrial prisoners and ensuring that their cases receive due consideration within the framework of the law.
The Committee also emphasized the need for close coordination among the concerned judicial, police, prison and district administration authorities to facilitate the timely identification and processing of eligible cases.
The Under Trial Review Committee mechanism serves as an institutional framework for examining the cases of prisoners awaiting trial and identifying those who may qualify for appropriate relief under applicable legal provisions and judicial guidelines.
The meeting concluded with necessary directions and recommendations for prompt follow-up action by the concerned authorities in accordance with the decisions taken during the proceedings.
The Committee reiterated the importance of regular review, interdepartmental coordination and adherence to established legal safeguards in ensuring that the rights of undertrial prisoners are protected and eligible cases are processed without avoidable delay.(KNC)