Jamshedpur: The Jamshedpur legal community is mourning the loss of senior advocate Kewal Krishna, affectionately known as “Kewal Babu,” who passed away at Tata Main Hospital (TMH) at approximately 2:00 AM on Saturday, March 21. He was 75 years old.
A Legacy of Legal Integrity
A resident of Bhuiyandih and a respected member of the District Bar Association, Kewal Krishna began his legal career in 1974. Over five decades, he earned a reputation for unwavering integrity and dedication to the profession. Colleagues performed his last rites today, marking the end of a significant era for the local bar.
Bar Association Pays Tribute
As a mark of respect, the District Bar Association has announced that members will abstain from judicial work during the second half of Monday, March 23.
Rajesh Kumar Shukla, Vice Chairman of the Jharkhand State Bar Council, paid heartfelt tribute to the late advocate, praising his invaluable service to the legal community. Other prominent figures expressing their condolences included:
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President: Ratindra Nath Das
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Vice President: Balai Panda
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General Secretary: Kumar Rajesh Ranjan
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Joint Secretaries: Vineeta Singh and Sanjeev Ranjan Bariyar
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Treasurer: Jayaprakash Bhakt
Executive members Abhay Kumar Singh and Alok Singh, along with advocates Akshay Kumar Jha, Mithilesh Singh, and Rajeev Nayan Ojha, also offered prayers for the departed soul. The legal community stands united in honoring a stalwart whose legacy will influence the local bar for years to come.
