T. Nadaraja
Sri Lankan lawyer and academic
Born
December 27th, 1917
107 years ago
Died
January 20th, 2004
21 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Sri Lanka
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Practiced law and contributed to academia in Sri Lanka. Served in various capacities within the legal community and committed to advancing legal education. Engaged in scholarly work that addressed legal issues pertinent to Sri Lanka, influencing both practitioners and students. Involved in initiatives aimed at improving the legal system and fostering a better understanding of law among the populace.
Contributed to legal education in Sri Lanka
Served in prominent legal associations
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