{"id":60680,"date":"2025-04-03T05:22:03","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T05:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/?p=60680"},"modified":"2025-04-03T05:22:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T05:22:03","slug":"chief-justice-tashi-rabstan-calls-for-united-effort-against-drug-menace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/03\/chief-justice-tashi-rabstan-calls-for-united-effort-against-drug-menace\/","title":{"rendered":"Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan Calls for United Effort Against Drug Menace"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Justice Tashi Rabstan<\/strong>, emphasized the need for a collaborated and integrated approach<\/strong> to combat the rising drug menace<\/strong> in J&K and Ladakh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa4 He was speaking as the chief guest<\/strong> at a seminar titled \u201cDrug Use; Addiction, Effects and Solutions: A Cue for Capacity Building Under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan\u201d<\/strong>, organized by the J&K High Court Bar Association Jammu<\/strong> in collaboration with the Criminologists Society of J&K<\/strong> at Lawyers Chambers, Jammu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u2696\ufe0f Legal Fraternity: The Backbone of Society<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Presided over by Justice Sanjeev Kumar<\/strong>, the seminar witnessed the presence of Principal District and Sessions Judge Jammu Yash Pal Bourney, Registrar Judicial Sandeep Kour, Principal Secretary to Chief Justice M.K. Sharma<\/strong>, and a large gathering of Judicial Officers, Prosecution Officers, and Advocates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcac \u201cLawyers are the backbone of society. Their contribution is crucial in fighting the drug menace. The new criminal laws will also play a key role in creating deterrence,\u201d<\/em> said Chief Justice Rabstan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfad Innovative Approaches to Awareness<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sharing his past experience, Justice Rabstan<\/strong> highlighted his efforts as the Chairperson of SALSA<\/strong>, where he educated students through nukkad nataks, skits, dramas, and interactive sessions<\/strong> with legal experts.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc4f He also congratulated Advocate Rameshwar Jamwal, Balbir Singh Manhas, and their team<\/strong> for taking up such a noble cause<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\ud83e\udde0 Criminal Behavior & Rehabilitation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\ud83d\udea8 Rameshwar Singh Jamwal, President of the Criminologists Society,<\/strong> delivered a detailed keynote address<\/strong> through a PowerPoint presentation<\/strong>. He explained:
\u2705 How criminal behavior develops<\/strong>
\u2705 The genetic and epigenetic impact<\/strong> of drug addiction on children
\u2705 The success of yogic and meditational techniques<\/strong> piloted in District Jail Jammu<\/strong>, which showed 75% positive results<\/strong><\/p>\n

He sought the support<\/strong> of the Judiciary and Government<\/strong> to expand these techniques<\/strong> at the grassroots level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u2696\ufe0f Stricter Laws & Civil Society’s Role<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Justice Sanjeev Kumar<\/strong> stressed that the drug problem involves both victims and perpetrators<\/strong>:
\ud83d\uded1 Victims<\/strong> \u2013 Need counseling & rehabilitation<\/strong>
\u26a0\ufe0f Drug Peddlers & Growers<\/strong> \u2013 Should face deterrent punishment<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udca1 He praised NGOs<\/strong> and the Criminologists Society<\/strong> for their efforts and urged civil society<\/strong> to fight drug abuse tooth and nail.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccc Key Takeaways from the Seminar:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2714 Lawyers and Judiciary must actively combat drug abuse<\/strong>
\u2714 Awareness through creative methods like street plays & counseling<\/strong>
\u2714 Stronger legal framework to dismantle drug networks<\/strong>
\u2714 Support for rehabilitation programs using meditation & therapy<\/strong><\/p>\n

This powerful discussion<\/strong> emphasized collective action<\/strong> in eradicating drug addiction<\/strong> and creating a safer society for future generations.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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