KATHMANDU, MAY 21
The Supreme Court (SC) held a full-court meeting on Thursday to revere the late Justice Hargovinda Singh Pradhan, who passed away at the age of 95 on May 20.
The justices, including the Chief Justice, expressed condolences to the bereaved family and observed a minute of silence in memory of Pradhan and his role in Nepal's judiciary.
Late Pradhan was recognized for his significant influence on civil and criminal law. He was a diligent, friendly and experienced judicial figure, according to the justices.
He was appointed as the SC justice on 30 September 1991, and served until 20 December, 1994. He had embarked on judicial career as a temporary judge at then Central Regional Court on 8 September, 1976.
