Justice R S Narula passes away

Justice RS Narula, former Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court, died on Wednesday after a brief illness, family sources said. He was 90.

Justice RS Narula, former Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court, died on Wednesday after a brief illness, family sources said. He was 90.

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Justice Narula is survived by three sons and three daughters.

In his condolence message, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that Justice Narula "occupied important positions in our judicial system and was acclaimed for his understanding of the science of jurisprudence. His numerous judicial pronouncements contributed to the enrichment of the field of law".

Recalling the "fortune" of knowing him closely, the Prime Minister said, "I greatly valued his wisdom and sagacity" and described him as a "powerful advocate of human rights".