KATHMANDU: Patan High Court judge Matrika Marasini passed away due to a heart attack Tuesday morning.

Judge Marasini was rushed to the hospital this morning at 9 am after experiencing health issues while at home.

Patan High Court Spokesperson Tirtha Bhattarai conveyed the news that judge Marasini succumbed to the heart attack at 10 am during the course of medical treatment.

At the age of 56, he had recently been transferred and assumed duties at the Patan High Court, having appeared in court just two days prior to his untimely demise.