Imphal West Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Yengkhom Somorjit (46) passed away late Sunday night following a road accident near Uningkhong, Thoubal District while returning to his posting place Imphal from his hometown, Kakching.
He is survived by his wife and three minor children.
Floral tributes were paid to the departed soul on Monday at Cheirap Court Complex by the Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur, judges of District Judiciary, members of Bar and others court’s staff.
Somorjit did his graduation from Dhana Manjuri College of Arts in Political Science. He was topper in his batch. After completing his graduation, he proceeded to Delhi for higher studies.
But instead of taking admission for Masters in Political Science in Delhi University; he enrolled himself for Bachelor’s Degree in Law in Campus Law Centre, Delhi University in the year 2000. After obtaining a Law Degree, he returned home and practiced for a few years as an advocate.
Somorjit was one of the successful candidates of Manipur Civil Services Examination and he joined as Sub-Deputy Collector in December 2012. But in 2013 he joined the Manipur Judicial Service. His first posting was Civil Judge Junior Division/Judicial Magistrate First Class, Moreh. Later, he was transferred to the High Court of Manipur as Deputy Registrar (Judicial). In the year 2017, he was transferred on promotion and posted as Civil Judge Senior Division, Imphal East. In the year 2020 he was again transferred and posted as Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal West.
Somorjit was also general secretary of All Manipur Judicial Officers’ Association (AMJOA). He was, as a person, very helpful and accommodating. Inspite of his busy schedule, he was able to find time for everyone. Under his leadership as general secretary of AMJOA, a well-furnished office of AMJOA was inaugurated at Chierap Court Complex in the year 2021. Many initiatives for the welfare of Judicial Officers were also taken under his guidance.
