The Manipur Human Rights Commission (MHRC) on Friday extended heartfelt condolences over the untimely demise of former MHRC Chairperson, Justice W A Shishak and also shared the grief of the bereaved family members.
Officials and staff of MHRC, led by its chairperson, Justice UB Saha, eulogised WA Shishak, who served as Chairperson of MHRC from September 23, 2003 till May 9, 2010, for his prodigious efforts and contributions to the welfare of the people and the society, stated a release. The demise of such a great leader is an irreparable loss not only for MHRC but also to the state, it said.
Born at Shangshak Village in Ukhrul district in 1941, WA Shishak became the judge of the Gauhati High Court, it stated. He was then elevated to the post of the Chief Justice in Chhattisgarh High Court on December 4, 2000, and to Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court on January 24 2002, till his retirement, it mentioned.
