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" OBITUARY: OBITUARY:   THE LATE MR. JUSTICE DR. SYED NASIM HASAN SHAH Justice Dr. Syed Nasim Hasan Shah, former Chief Justice of Pakistan passed away in Lahore on the 3rd of February, 2015 at the age of eighty six years. His sad demise marks the end of an era, and we collectively mourn the loss of a truly unique and brilliant individual whose service to the country and contribution to the development of jurisprudence will be cherished for generations to come. Justice Dr. Nasim Hasan Shah was a multidimensional personality who, apart from being an eminent jurist and distinguished Judge, was blessed with an uncommonly humble and pleasant disposition. His tenure on the Bench, as a Judge of the Lahore High Court and later of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, exemplified a rare form of dignity, devotion to justice and an unflinching belief in the Rule of Law and due process. His ability to provide lucid and authoritative interpretation of some of the most intricate and complex legal problems with the application of a penetrating mind and with remarkable clarity is unmatched and he leaves behind a legacy of judgments and judicial pronouncements which today form a vital part of the jurisprudence on a wide spectrum of legal issues. He exuded rare canniness, intellectual integrity and dignity. His extraordinary display of wit delicately flavored with subtle humor created an atmosphere of homeliness and ease in the courtroom, which is still fondly remembered in the legal fraternity. Justice Dr. Nasim Hasan Shah's openhearted, generous and noble demeanor left a strong mark on the hearts and minds of everyone who came into contact with him. Justice Dr. Nasim Hasan Shah was a prolific writer and in addition to his judicial work, he always managed to devote his time and energy to…