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Court gives holiday to mourn former CJ Upadhyay's demise



Kathmandu, Jan. 31: All tiers of courts will remain closed on February 2, Sunday, to mourn the demise of former Chief Justice (CJ) Biswonath Upadhya.
The full meeting of the Supreme Court chaired by acting Chief Justice, Damodar Prasad Sharma, on Friday decided to shut all types of courts, Special Court and tribunals   across the country to mourn the passing away of former CJ.

The meeting has expressed grief over the irreparable loss incurred to the nation from the demise of a true nationalist and democrat and accorded high respect to Upadhya for his substantial contribution to consolidate independent judiciary and rule of law in the country.
Upadhya, who has been acclaimed as a noted legal drafter, constitutional law expert and well-versed judicial personality, will be remembered forever for his qualities, said the meeting. 
Upadhyay had served as Chief Justice for four years since 2048 BS to 2052 BS. Earlier he discharged diverse responsibilities in the capacity of apex court justice and chairman of Nepal Legal Reform Commission.
He had also headed the drafting committee of the constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal-2047 BS (1990 AD). Ex-CJ Upadhaya, admitted to National Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences, Bansbari after brain hemorrhage on January 25, passed away last night. He was 84.
Meanwhile, Vice-president of Nepali Congress, Ram Chandra Paudel, expressed deep sorrow on the demise of former CJ Upadhya and extended heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family and his relatives.
Issuing a condolence message on Friday, leader Paudel said the late Upadhyay was a genuine justice, who had played crucial role towards consolidating independent judiciary, democratic system and the  rule of law in the country.

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