{"id":60334,"date":"2025-03-12T04:37:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T04:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/?p=60334"},"modified":"2025-03-12T04:37:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T04:37:25","slug":"legal-aid-clinic-support-centre-inaugurated-at-gmc-srinagar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/legal-aid-clinic-support-centre-inaugurated-at-gmc-srinagar\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal Aid Clinic & Support Centre Inaugurated at GMC Srinagar"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a significant step towards integrating legal aid services within the healthcare system and ensuring access to justice for all, a Legal Aid Clinic & Support Centre<\/strong> was inaugurated today at Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar<\/strong> by Justice Tashi Rabstan, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh & Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority<\/strong>, in the presence of Justice Atul Sreedharan, Executive Chairman, J&K Legal Services Authority<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A Grand Welcome<\/strong><\/h4>\n

On their arrival, the Chief Justice and Justice Atul Sreedharan, accompanied by M. K. Sharma, Principal Secretary to Chief Justice<\/strong>, were warmly received by:<\/p>\n

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  • Shazia Tabassum<\/strong>, Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Authority<\/li>\n
  • Tasleem Arief<\/strong>, Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman, DLSA Srinagar)<\/li>\n
  • Prof. (Dr.) Iffat Hassan Shah<\/strong>, Principal & Dean, GMC Srinagar<\/li>\n
  • Jahangir Ahmad Bakhshi<\/strong>, Joint Registrar (Judicial\/Protocol) Srinagar<\/li>\n
  • Sajad-ur-Rehman<\/strong>, Secretary DLSA Srinagar<\/li>\n
  • Mohd Ashrif Hakak<\/strong>, Administrator, GMC Srinagar<\/li>\n
  • Senior faculty members, police officers, and medical professionals<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Live Interaction with Jail Inmates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Following the inaugural ceremony, a video conferencing session<\/strong> was conducted between the Superintendent of Central Jail Srinagar, the Medical Officer of the jail, and inmates<\/strong> from the Prison Legal Aid Clinic & Support Centre<\/strong>. The Chief Justice and Justice Atul Sreedharan<\/strong> interacted with jail authorities and inmates to assess their legal and medical concerns, aiming to bridge the gap between incarcerated individuals and specialized healthcare professionals<\/strong> for timely and effective medical interventions.<\/p>\n

    Expert Medical Consultation for Prisoners<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    During the visit, renowned medical professionals including:<\/p>\n

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    • Dr. Bashir Ahmad Sanaee (HoD Neurology)<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Dr. Naveed Nazir (HoD Pulmonology)<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Dr. Showket Ahmad Zargar (HoD Gastroenterology)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      These experts provided guidance on the health-related challenges faced by incarcerated individuals<\/strong> and their access to necessary treatment. This interaction ensured that inmates received specialized medical consultations<\/strong> and necessary health interventions.<\/p>\n

      Strengthening Legal & Medical Coordination<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Justice Atul Sreedharan<\/strong> emphasized that the integration of legal aid services with healthcare institutions<\/strong> would facilitate seamless medical assistance for jail inmates<\/strong>, safeguarding their fundamental rights to health and justice<\/strong>. He reiterated that the initiative would ensure timely legal aid, particularly for underprivileged individuals in custody<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan<\/strong> underscored that the establishment of such a Legal Aid Clinic at GMC Srinagar<\/strong> represents a landmark initiative<\/strong> in ensuring access to justice and healthcare for all<\/strong>, especially those unable to seek legal recourse due to incarceration.<\/p>\n

      Commitment to Justice & Healthcare<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      The Chief Justice further stressed the importance of strengthening coordination between jail authorities, medical institutions, and legal aid functionaries<\/strong> to provide holistic legal and medical support<\/strong> to inmates. This initiative stands as a pioneering effort<\/strong> in ensuring that legal assistance is available to every individual, regardless of their circumstances<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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