Srinagar, Oct 22 (KNS): A district-level committee in Srinagar on Thursday recommended two cases of undertrial prisoners for consideration of legal relief after reviewing four cases involving inmates lodged in Central Jail Srinagar.

The recommendations were made during the fourth and final meeting of the Under Trial Review Committee (UTRC) for 2026, chaired by Principal District and Sessions Judge Srinagar Naseer Ahmad Dar, who also heads the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA).

According to an official statement, the committee examined the cases of eligible undertrial prisoners in accordance with Supreme Court guidelines to determine whether they qualified for bail or other relief available under law.

Of the four cases placed before the committee, two were recommended for further consideration under the prescribed guidelines.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

During the meeting, Dar stressed the need for regular and timely review of undertrial cases to ensure that eligible prisoners do not remain in jail unnecessarily.

He also called for better coordination between the judiciary, police, prison authorities and district administration to facilitate timely action in eligible cases.

The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Senior Superintendent of Police, Secretary DLSA, Superintendent Central Jail Srinagar and Public Prosecutor.

Officials said the concerned authorities were directed to take necessary follow-up action on the committee's recommendations in accordance with the law. (KNS)