Satnarine Sharma
lawyer
- October 9, 2019
- 76 years
About Satnarine Sharma
Satnarine Sharma, 76, Trinidadian judge, Chief Justice (2002–2008).
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|Satnarine Sharma (January 24, 1943 – October 9, 2019) was the Chief Justice of Trinidad and Tobago from 2002 until 2008. He was succeeded by Ivor Archie.
Early life and education
Sharma was born in Curepe to shopkeepers Harripersad and Kowsil. He was educated at Curepe Canadian Mission School, Hillview College, and Naparima College.
Sharma left for England in 1963 where he read law and was called to the bar of Inner Temple in 1966 and was admitted to the bar in Trinidad and Tobago in 1967.
Career
Sharma worked in the civil service before leaving for England in 1963. After completing his legal studies, he returned to Trinidad and Tobago in 1967. He returned to London later that year where he was appointed a judge. In 1968 he returned to Trinidad and Tobago where he worked as a magistrate. In 1984 he was appointed a high court judge, and an appeal court judge in 1988.
Sharma was appointed Chief Justice of Trinidad and Tobago in July 2002. In 2008 he resigned from the position.
Controversy
In July 2006, Sharma was arrested and accused of trying to help Basdeo Panday, a former prime minister who was sentenced in April to two years in prison for corruption, an action which some perceived as racist. An international tribunal ruled that there was insufficient evidence to remove him from office in December 2007. He however resigned as scheduled in January 2008.
Personal life
Sharma and his wife Kalawaty had two sons.
Awards and honours
Sharma was awarded the Chaconia Medal (Gold) and the Trinity Cross, which was the country's highest national award at the time.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.On what date was Satnarine Sharma born?
- A.February 12, 1945
- B.January 24, 1943correct
- C.July 14, 1940
- D.October 9, 2019
Satnarine Sharma was born on January 24, 1943.
Source: Biography introduction
2.What were the occupations of Satnarine Sharma's parents, Harripersad and Kowsil?
- A.Lawyers
- B.Farmers
- C.Teachers
- D.Shopkeeperscorrect
Satnarine Sharma was born to shopkeepers Harripersad and Kowsil.
Source: Early life and education section
3.Which of the following schools did Satnarine Sharma attend?
- A.Fatima College
- B.Naparima Collegecorrect
- C.Queen's Royal College
- D.St. Mary's College
Satnarine Sharma was educated at Curepe Canadian Mission School, Hillview College, and Naparima College.
Source: Early life and education section
4.In what year was Satnarine Sharma called to the bar of Inner Temple?
- A.1968
- B.1966correct
- C.1967
- D.1963
Satnarine Sharma read law and was called to the bar of Inner Temple in 1966.
Source: Early life and education section
5.When was Satnarine Sharma admitted to the bar in Trinidad and Tobago?
- A.1966
- B.1968
- C.1967correct
- D.1970
Satnarine Sharma was admitted to the bar in Trinidad and Tobago in 1967.
Source: Early life and education section
6.What legal role did Satnarine Sharma hold in 1984?
- A.Chief Justice
- B.High court judgecorrect
- C.Appeal court judge
- D.Magistrate
Satnarine Sharma was appointed a high court judge in 1984.
Source: Career section
7.In what year did Satnarine Sharma become an appeal court judge?
- A.1992
- B.1988correct
- C.1984
- D.2002
Satnarine Sharma was appointed as an appeal court judge in 1988.
Source: Career section
8.When was Satnarine Sharma appointed as the Chief Justice of Trinidad and Tobago?
- A.January 2006
- B.December 2007
- C.July 2002correct
- D.January 2008
Satnarine Sharma was appointed Chief Justice of Trinidad and Tobago in July 2002.
Source: Career section
9.Who succeeded Satnarine Sharma as Chief Justice?
- A.Ivor Archiecorrect
- B.Kowsil Sharma
- C.Basdeo Panday
- D.Harripersad Sharma
Satnarine Sharma was succeeded as Chief Justice by Ivor Archie.
Source: Biography introduction
10.In 2006, Satnarine Sharma was accused of attempting to assist which former prime minister?
- A.Harripersad Sharma
- B.Ivor Archie
- C.The Chaconia judge
- D.Basdeo Pandaycorrect
In July 2006, Satnarine Sharma was arrested and accused of trying to help Basdeo Panday.
Source: Controversy section
11.What was the outcome of the international tribunal regarding Satnarine Sharma in December 2007?
- A.He was knighted
- B.Insufficient evidence was found to remove himcorrect
- C.He was removed from office
- D.He was sentenced to prison
An international tribunal ruled in December 2007 that there was insufficient evidence to remove Satnarine Sharma from office.
Source: Controversy section
12.What is the name of Satnarine Sharma's wife?
- A.Inner Temple
- B.Kowsil
- C.Kalawatycorrect
- D.Curepe
Satnarine Sharma and his wife Kalawaty had two sons.
Source: Personal life section
13.How many children did Satnarine Sharma and his wife have?
- A.Two sonscorrect
- B.One son
- C.Two daughters
- D.Three daughters
Satnarine Sharma and his wife Kalawaty had two sons.
Source: Personal life section
14.Which of the following awards was given to Satnarine Sharma?
- A.The Nobel Prize
- B.The Chaconia Medal (Gold)correct
- C.The Order of the Republic
- D.The Prime Minister's Award
Satnarine Sharma was awarded the Chaconia Medal (Gold) and the Trinity Cross.
Source: Awards and honours section
15.What was described as the country's highest national award at the time of Satnarine Sharma's career?
- A.The Merit of Justice
- B.The Trinity Crosscorrect
- C.The Hillview Award
- D.The Chaconia Medal
The Trinity Cross was the country's highest national award at the time.
Source: Awards and honours section
16.When did Satnarine Sharma pass away?
- A.January 2008
- B.October 9, 2019correct
- C.December 2007
- D.July 2006
Satnarine Sharma died on October 9, 2019.
Source: Biography introduction
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