UDHAMPUR, Jul 25: A review meeting of the Legal Aid Defence Counsel System, Udhampur was held on Saturday at the Conference Hall, District Court Complex, Udhampur, and which was chaired by Sumati Sharma, Sub-Judge/Secretary, DLSA Udhampur.
The meeting was attended by the Chief LADC, Deputy LADCs, and Assistant LADCs, along with their supporting staff. During the meeting, a comprehensive review of the performance of the Legal Aid Defence Counsels and the supporting staff was undertaken.
Particular emphasis was placed on the timely filing of cases, effective representation before the courts, the quality of legal assistance rendered to beneficiaries, and adherence to professional standards.
The Secretary, DLSA, examined the number of cases assigned to each LADC, the cases disposed of, and the pending caseload to assess individual and overall performance.
The progress of pending matters was reviewed in detail, and the LADCs were directed to take proactive measures for the expeditious disposal of cases, ensure regular follow-up of pending matters, maintain complete and up-to-date case records, and strengthen coordination with the supporting staff to enhance the efficiency of the Legal Aid Defense Counsel System.