Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Kolkata Honors Justice Radhabinod Pal With Street Renaming
A street in Kolkata has been renamed to honor Justice Radhabinod Pal, a famous jurist.
This happened after a politician, Abhishek Banerjee, visited Pal's memorial in Tokyo and learned that the family wanted recognition for him.
Pal was a judge who lived in Kolkata and made important decisions during the Tokyo trials after World War II.
The renaming is a way to remember and celebrate his contributions to justice and law.
A street in Kolkata, previously named Esplanade Row West, has been renamed "Justice Radhabinod Pal Sarani".
The renaming was initiated after Abhishek Banerjee paid tribute at Justice Radhabinod Pal's memorial in Tokyo.
Pal's grandson requested the recognition, leading to the renaming by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
Justice Radhabinod Pal was a jurist who lived in Kolkata for 35 years.
He was a judge in the Tokyo Trial and a member of the UN's International Law Commission.
- Who
- The Kolkata Municipal Corporation, at the request of Justice Radhabinod Pal's family, and initiated by Abhishek Banerjee.
- What
- A street has been renamed to honor Justice Radhabinod Pal.
- When
- Following a visit to his memorial in May.
- Where
- Kolkata, India, specifically a street formerly called Esplanade Row West.
- Why
- To honor Justice Radhabinod Pal and recognize his contributions.
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Recognition
Supporters of the Renaming
The renaming honors a significant legal mind.
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- Original Street Name
- Esplanade Row West
- New Street Name
- Justice Radhabinod Pal Sarani
- Initiator
- Abhishek Banerjee
- Location of Memorial Visit
- Tokyo, Japan
- Justice's Tenure in Kolkata
- 35 years
- Legal Role
- Judge in Tokyo Trial
- International Role
- Member of the UN's International Law Commission