DLSA Udhampur Convenes Under Trial Review Committee Meeting to Speed Up Legal Relief for Prisoners

UDHAMPUR, April 15, 2026:- In a proactive move to ensure justice and protect the rights of detainees, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Udhampur convened a high-level Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) meeting today at the DLSA Conference Hall.

Chaired by Kalpana Revo, Principal District & Sessions Judge and Chairperson of DLSA Udhampur, the session focused on identifying and reviewing the cases of under-trial prisoners to expedite the release of eligible individuals who have faced prolonged detention.

The committee meticulously examined cases based on the stringent guidelines issued by the Supreme Court and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) set by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), prioritizing those prisoners who lack adequate legal representation or have been held for extended periods awaiting trial.

The meeting was attended by key administrative and judicial figures, including Sumati Sharma, Sub-Judge/Secretary DLSA; Prem Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner Udhampur; Sandeep Bhat, Additional Superintendent of Police Udhampur; Mohammad Irfan Khan, Superintendent of District Jail; and Pawan Gupta, Chief LADC.

By fostering coordination between the judiciary, police, and prison administration, the committee aims to decongest correctional facilities and ensure that the legal process remains fair and efficient. The participants emphasized the importance of regular reviews to prevent unnecessary incarceration and to uphold the humanitarian aspects of the legal system.

This initiative marks a significant step toward streamlining the judicial pipeline and providing timely legal relief to marginalized individuals within the district’s prison system.