Justice Catherine Anne Davani

The event was well attended by her colleagues from the Judicial and Legal services, families, friends and people she called friends through the one thing she was passionate about- sports.

Notable leaders present were Minister for Sports Justin Tkatchenko, Sinesine-Yongumulg MP Kerenga Kua, Rabaul MP Dr Allan Marat and Northern Governor Gari Juffa.

Instead of the event being a teary one, those who attended had smiles in between tears at the life of this extraordinary woman who was full of life.

Judges, Magistrates, Lawyers and immediate family members of the late Judge rose for the last time before her Honour this morning as her associate knocked three times on the door.

A total of 30 Judges led by Chief Justice Sir Salamo Injia entered the court room and bowed before taking their seats as they await the casket of her Honour to be brought in.

With Court Room 1 packed, other lawyers and officers of National Judiciary Service took their seat outside the court foyer to watch the sitting inside.

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News of her death was confirmed by Loop PNG's newsroom tonight with the Chief Justice, Sir Salamo Injia's office.

The late Justice Davani passed away this afternoon (Friday) in Brisbane, Australia after an illness.

From Central Province, she was 56 years old at the time of her death.

She was appointed the first female judge in March 2001.She practiced law since November, 1984.

Justice Davani was one of four national female judges appointed to the National and Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea.