Kolkata's 'Esplanade Row' had already been renamed earlier. The road's new name became 'Justice Radhabinod Pal Sarani'. Now the official address of Calcutta High Court has also changed. The new address of Calcutta High Court is 'High Court at Calcutta, 3, Justice Radhabinod Pal Sarani, Kolkata–700001'.
Last May, MP Abhishek Banerjee had gone to Japan as a member of the central government's delegation to deliver a speech about the success of 'Operation Sindur'. At that time, Justice Pal's family members had appealed to Abhishek for recognition. Kolkata Municipal Corporation had renamed this road last August.
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The legacy of Justice Radhabinod Pal
Justice Radhabinod Pal was one of the pioneers of India's legal world. Radhabinod Pal was born in undivided Nadia district in British-ruled India. In 1920, he obtained a postgraduate degree in law from Rajshahi College. He taught law at the University of Calcutta. Later he joined the legal profession at Calcutta High Court. From 1941-43, he was the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court. Subsequently, he became the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta.
The Hon’ble Calcutta High Court has upheld the Government of West Bengal’s decision to rename Esplanade Row (West) as Justice Radhabinod Pal Sarani, honouring one of Bengal’s most revered jurists.
— All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) February 12, 2026
In May 2025, during Shri @abhishekaitc’s visit to Japan as part of the all-party… pic.twitter.com/I8iSIxl4ob
After World War II, Radhabinod served as one of the judges of the international military tribunal created to try war crimes committed in the Far East. At that time, he had played a significant role in exempting Japan from war crimes. Later, he gained fame as a 'Japan-friendly Indian'. He also received Japan's highest honour.
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Notably, last August, Kolkata Municipal Corporation renamed this 'Esplanade Row' as 'Justice Radhabinod Pal Sarani'. At that time, Sudhi Binod Pal, on behalf of Radhabinod Pal's family, said, 'We are grateful to MP Abhishek Banerjee and Kolkata Municipal Corporation for this recognition 67 years after his death.'
Regarding this matter, Trinamool Congress made a post stating, 'This naming is the fulfilment of the assurance given by our All India General Secretary. We will continue to honour our ideals with due respect and dignity.'
