Gangtok, June 29: Sikkim Governor B P Singh on Monday released the first-ever newsletter on legal issues published by the State Legal Services Authority for dissemination of news and information related to judicial matters for the benefit of the members of the legal fraternity and the common people.

The periodical, to be published as monthly and quarterly bulletins, will help create an awareness among the general public about the working of the judicial system in the state, he said at a function in the premises of the Sikkim High Court here.

The Governor lauded the High Court authorities for their initiatives to educate the people about the judicial process through the newsletter.

Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling and judges of the Sikkim High Court were present at the newsletter release function.

Bureau Report