Acting Chief Justice of Sikkim Laid To Rest

Imphal, July 13: Legal luminaries and practitioners of the region bade a tearful adieu to late Justice N Surjamani along with rich floral tributes to his mortal remains at the premises of Gauhati High Court, Imphal bench today.The mortal remains were brought to Imphal airport at 2.30 pm before it was taken to the premises of Gauhati High Court, Imphal bench where fitting obeisance was paid.Fitting tribute was paid to the late Justice by the Advocate Generals of Sikkim and Manipur, Registrar General of Gauhati High Court, the Principal Secy, serving and retired Judges of Gauhati High Court, members of both High Court Bar Assn Manipur and All Manipur Bar Assn and many others.The mortal remains were later taken to his native birth place at Khagempalli Panthak where they were put to rest amidst customary rites.Owing to the obituary reference and paying of floral tributes to the Departed Justice, court works at the High Court Imphal Bench were suspended for the second consecutive day today.Meanwhile, the High Court Employees' Assn held a condolence meeting today with Registrar Ng Max Phazang and president Ph Ibotombi in the chair.The meeting condoled the demise of Surjamani by observing two minute silence in honour of the departed soul.Acting Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court N Surjamani passed away at Apollo Hospital, New Delhi yesterday morning after a brief illness.

(The Sangai Express)