KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — Former Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Mahadev Shankar, renowned for his legal acumen, language mastery, and enduring contributions to Malaysian jurisprudence, died at Shah Alam Hospital at 2 am today. He was 94.
His close friend, Malaysia-India Heritage Society founder-president Prabhakaran Nair, said funeral arrangements would be announced later.
“Sadly, the Malaysia-India Heritage Society has lost a dear well-wisher whose friendship and goodwill we shall always cherish.
“His contributions to the Malaysian judiciary and involvement in the advancement of human rights, including his association with Suhakam (the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia), form an important part of his legacy,” he said.
