Eminent jurist and former justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal, Hargovind Singh Pradhan, passed away on Wednesday in Dharamsala after a prolonged illness. He was 96.Born in 1930, Justice Pradhan earned a Master of Laws from Dallas, Texas, USA, before embarking on a distinguished legal career marked by scholarship, integrity, and dedication to justice. He served with distinction as a justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal and earned widespread respect in legal circles across Nepal and India for his contributions to jurisprudence and the Indo-Nepal legal fraternity.After retirement, Justice Pradhan settled permanently in Dharamsala, where he remained actively associated with academic, social, and public service activities. Known for his gentle personality and intellectual depth, he was regarded as a compassionate and erudite figure who upheld the highest traditions of the legal profession.He is survived by his wife, Kamala Pradhan, three sons, and a daughter.The last rites were performed in Dharamsala on Thursday. The funeral was attended by family members, friends, members of the Bar, and prominent citizens. MLA Sudhir Sharma was also present to pay his respects and conveyed condolences to the bereaved family on behalf of the people of Dharamsala.