DLSA Kupwara holds meeting with LADCs & Panel Lawyers

Feb 15, 2025

KUPWARA: District Legal Services Authority, Kupwara, today conducted a review meeting with its LADCs and panel lawyers today in the office chamber of Secretary DLSA Kupwara.

The meeting was held under the guidance of Moneer Ahmad, Secretary District Legal Services Authority, Kupwara.

The meeting was aimed at assessment of individual performance of LADCs Kupwara, review the case files/ performance of Panel lawyers to ensure quality legal representation and adherence to legal procedure and challenges faced by the Panel Lawyer in providing legal representation to those unable to afford it.

The meeting was presided over by Secretary DLSA Kupwara with active participation of Panel Lawyers and LADCs Kupwara. During the meeting, Secretary reviewed the ongoing and recently concluded cases of the LADCs and Panel Lawyers, challenges faced by the Panel Lawyers and timely disposal of cases. During the meeting Secretary, emphasizing the DLSA's commitment to providing quality legal aid to all eligible individuals.

Further, the lawyers were also informed about the new Legal Aid Case Management System (LSMS & LACMS) to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of legal aid service and how this will enable faster case processing, streamlining and digital record keeping and reduce the processing time.

The programmed concluded with a renewed sense of purpose and collaboration among the LADCs and panel lawyers. The DLSA Kupwara remains steadfast in its mission of ensuring access to justice for all and such review meetings play a vital role in achieving this goal.