Farewell to Narendra Chapalgaonkar Judge, Writer, Scholar
Narendra Chapalgaonkar, a retired judge of the Bombay High Court and a respected author, passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 87. His demise comes after a brave battle with cancer over the past few months. Chapalgaonkar was a significant figure in the Marathwada region, known for his contributions to literature, law, and social thought. As a distinguished judge, academic, and author, he left a lasting legacy in the fields of law, literature, and social history.
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Why in the news? | Farewell to Narendra Chapalgaonkar: Judge, Writer, Scholar |
Age at Death | 87 |
Profession | Retired Judge, Author, Educator |
Legal Career | Practiced in Beed (1962-1978), Bombay High Court (1979-1981), Aurangabad Bench (1981-1999) |
Academic Career | Head of Marathi Department at Dayanand College, Latur |
Literary Contributions | Books on social history, politics, judiciary, biography of Swami Ramanand Tirtha |
Presidency | President of 96th All-India Marathi Literary Meet, Wardha (2023) |
Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award (Maharashtra Foundation), among others |
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