Jammu, June 24 -- Jammu, often hailed as the "City of Temples," has always been a crucible of history and culture. Beyond its spiritual grandeur, this land has given rise to towering personalities-rulers, sages, thinkers, warriors, scientists, and reformers-who have left a lasting imprint on society. Among the distinguished sons of this sacred soil was Harbans Lal Bhagotra popularly remembered as Judge Harbans Lal Bhagotra, a man whose life was devoted to justice, compassion, and public service.
Born on June 25, 1916, in an affluent Mahajan family in Mirpur (now in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir), Harbans Lal Bhagotra was destined for a life of meaningful contributions. His grandfather Kanshi Ram and father Lala Deewan Chand were respected busi...