Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 28: Under the patronage of Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), guidance of Chairperson and Members of Governing Committee, the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy today organized a one day integrated workshop on “Court Management, Mediation and Legal, Social & Psychological Dimensions of Dowry-Related Offences” for Judicial Officers of Jammu Province.
The programme commenced with registration, followed by an introduction and welcome address by Naseer Ahmad Dar, Director, J&K Judicial Academy, who underscored the importance of judicial leadership, effective court administration and sensitivity while dealing with socially complex offences.
Session-I on Judicial Leadership & Court Management was delivered by Pawan Dev Kotwal, Former District & Sessions JudgeK. The session focused on the role of a judge as an institutional leader, court and case management principles, control of docket flow, time management techniques, and best practices including the use of technology to enhance efficiency in the justice delivery system.
Session-II on Role of Judges in Mediation & Drafting of Referral/Settlement Orders was conducted by M S Parihar, former District & Sessions Judge. He elaborated on the statutory framework under Section 89 CPC and relevant rules, identification of cases fit for mediation, stage and manner of referral, components and ethics of mediation, drafting of effective referral and settlement orders, and practical challenges faced in mediation proceedings.
Session III addressed the Legal, Social and Psychological Dimensions of Dowry-Related Crimes, in light of the recent Supreme Court Judgment dated 15.12.2025 in State of UP Versus Ajmal Beg & Others. The session was conducted by Kamlesh Pandita, former District & Sessions Judge along with Sumedha Sharma, Clinical Psychologist Associate.
The workshop witnessed active participation and interaction from the Judicial Officers, followed by a feedback session.
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