JAMMU, APRIL 23: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh today convened a solemn condolence meeting at High Court, Jammu, to mourn the tragic loss of precious lives in the recent attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir.
The meeting in the Jammu wing was presided over by Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice, with all sitting judges in attendance. In a statement, the Chief Justice expressed profound grief and sorrow over the incident, stating, “We are deeply saddened by the loss of innocent lives in this heinous act. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.”
The court observed two minutes silence as a mark of respect for the departed souls. The Judges, Officers of Registry and court staff expressed solidarity with the bereaved families.
A condolence meeting was also held today in the High Court of J&K and Ladakh at Srinagar Wing to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the tragic incident at Pahalgam here yesterday. The legal fraternity stood together in this hour of grief to show unwavering solidarity with the victims and their families. The condolence meeting was attended by Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Justice Javed Iqbal Wani, Justice Rahul Bharti, Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, Justice Rajesh Sekhri, and Justice Mohd.Yousuf Wani, Judges, High Court of J&K and Ladakh.
Besides, Deputy Solicitor General of India, Senior Additional Advocate Generals, Senior designated advocates, President J&K High Court Bar Association Srinagar, members of the Bar, officers and officials of the Registry and court staff also attended the condolence meet. The gathering observed two minutes of silence to pay heartfelt tribute to those who lost their precious lives in the act of terrorism at Pahalgam. They strongly condemned the barbaric act terming it as inhumane and cruel.
Meanwhile, a meeting was convened today in the Office of the Advocate General to deliberate upon the collective response of the Law officers/Government Counsels.
During the meeting, the participants expressed deep anguish and sorrow over the heinous act perpetrated by the terrorists. They unanimously resolved that such acts of inhuman violence must be condemned unequivocally and collectively.
An appeal was made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, civil society, members of the Bar and Bench and all conscientious citizens to stand united in this hour of grief and express their unwavering commitment against terrorism in all its forms.