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Supreme Court Mourns Death of Former Justice Hargovinda Singh Pradhan, Declares Holiday

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The Supreme Court has declared a day of mourning and a holiday following the death of former Supreme Court Justice Hargovinda Singh Pradhan, who passed away at the age of 97. Court spokesperson Arjun Prasad Koirala announced the closure and stated that no hearings would be conducted as a mark of respect for the late justice.

  • The Supreme Court held a full-court meeting to honor the late Justice Pradhan's contributions to Nepal's judiciary.
  • Justice Pradhan, who passed away on May 20, was recognized for his significant influence on civil and criminal law.
  • He served as an SC justice from September 30, 1991, to December 20, 1994.
  • Pradhan began his judicial career as a temporary judge at the Central Regional Court on September 8, 1976.

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