District Judiciary Srinagar & District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar observed Constitution Day

District Judiciary Srinagar & District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar observed Constitution Day with great fervor & enthusiasm, today on 26th November 2024 at District Court Complex Srinagar. The programme was held under the esteemed guidance of Mr. Jaffer Hussain Beg, Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority and Principal District & Sessions Judge Srinagar, and under the supervision of Ms. Nusrat Ali Hakak, Sub-Judge/Secretary of DLSA Srinagar.

The celebration witnessed the presence of all esteemed Ld. Judicial officers of District Court Srinagar, who added a distinguished aura to the occasion. Among the attendees were Administrative Staff, Court Staff, DLSA Staff, Legal Aid Defence Counsels, Panel Lawyers and Para Legal Volunteers.

The celebration included a diverse range of activities. The celebration commenced with a collective reading of the Preamble to the Constitution by Mr. Jaffer Hussain Beg, Principle District and Sessions Judge, /Chairman DLSA Srinagar, who was joined by all Ld. Judicial Officers, Officers and Officials of District Court Srinagar and DLSA Srinagar.This symbolic gesture underscored the significance of the Constitution in upholding justice and equality.

Following the reading of the Preamble, the event continued with a rally through the District Court Complex, where all the Ld. Judicial Officers and staff members participated. The rally emphasized the importance of constitutional values and sought to raise awareness among the public and litigants.

In addition, DLSA Srinagar set up a help desk at the public entrance gate (near petitition writers block) of the District Court Complex, for providing guidance and legal assistance to litigants and visitors.

In a bid to expand the reach of the observance, DLSA Srinagar organized another awareness programme in collaboration with Kashmir Law Circle, an NGO, at Ghanta-Ghar, Lal Chowk. During this event, the Preamble of the Constitution was read by officials, Para-Legal Volunteers of DLSA Srinagar, and members of Kashmir Law Circle (NGO), further spreading the message of constitutional values to a broader audience.

The celebrations aimed to promote awareness of the Constitution, encourage citizens to understand their fundamental rights, and reinforce the commitment of the judiciary and legal services authorities in upholding the rule of law.