Shimla, Dec. 20 -- The Himachal Pradesh high court on Friday accorded farewell to justice Satyen Vaidya on his superannuation, with a Full Court Address held on the court premises in Shimla.

Justice Vaidya, who demitted office on Friday, was given a guard of honour and a red-carpet send-off in recognition of his distinguished service to the judiciary.

Born on December 22, 1963, in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, Justice Vaidya completed his schooling in Shimla and pursued graduation from Government Degree College for Boys, Shimla, followed by a law degree from Himachal Pradesh University. He enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council of Himachal Pradesh in 1986 and practised across district courts and the HC in various branches of...