Jammu – November 14, 2026: The legal fraternity, judiciary, and political sphere across Jammu and Kashmir were plunged into mourning following the sad demise of eminent jurist, senior advocate, and veteran bar leader Shah Mohammad Chowdhary, who passed away in Jammu after a brief illness.
Spanning an illustrious career of nearly five decades before the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and subordinate district courts, Chowdhary distinguished himself as an intellectual heavyweight in constitutional law, civil jurisprudence, and social justice advocacy. He held prestigious leadership roles, serving as President of the High Court Bar Association Jammu and guiding generations of young advocates through principled legal mentorship.
Beyond the courtroom, Chowdhary remained a respected voice in public discourse, championing democratic rights, community representation, and educational empowerment for marginalized pastoral communities. Judicial officers, senior bar counsels, and political representatives gathered in large numbers to offer solemn floral tributes and express condolences to the bereaved family.
Bar associations across Jammu, Samba, and Kathua observed full-day court work suspensions in honor of the departed stalwart, remembering his uncompromising commitment to constitutional principles and judicial integrity.
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