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Legal icon and veteran advocate Fali S Nariman died at the age of 95. He was suffering from multiple ailments, including cardiac issues.
In his long and illustrious legal career, Nariman argued in several landmark cases, including the famous case of the National Judicial Appointments Commission, which was struck down by the Supreme Court.
Born on January 10, 1929, Nariman served as the additional solicitor general between 1972 and 1975. He resigned from the post during emergency.
Nariman received the Padma Bhushan in January 1991 and in 2007, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan.
Nariman’s son, Rohinton Nariman, was a senior advocate and a judge of the Supreme Court. He also served as a member of the Bar Council of India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his tribute as he wrote on X
Shri Fali Nariman Ji was among the most outstanding legal minds and intellectuals. He devoted his life to making justice accessible to common citizens. I am pained by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family and admirers. May his soul rest in peace.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 21, 2024
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi tweeted on X
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Fali Nariman, whose demise leaves a profound void in the legal community.
His contributions have not only shaped landmark cases, but have also inspired generations of jurists to uphold the sanctity of our Constitution… pic.twitter.com/K9Uv90csPz
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) February 21, 2024
Kapil Sibal, Rajya Sabha MP
Fali Nariman
A great son of India passes away. Not just one of the greatest lawyers of our country but one of the finest human beings who stood like a colossus above all . The corridors of the court will never be the same without him.
May his soul rest in peace.— Kapil Sibal (@KapilSibal) February 21, 2024
Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Congress MP
End of an era—#falinariman passes away, a living legend who wl forever be in hearts &minds of those in law &public life. Above all his diverse achievements, he stuck to his principles unwaveringly &called a spade a spade, a quality shared by his brilliant son #Rohinton.
— Abhishek Singhvi (@DrAMSinghvi) February 21, 2024
P Chidambaram, Senior Congress Leader
Deeply saddened to learn that Fali Nariman, the acknowledged doyen of the Bar, passed away
He was more than a lawyer practising in Courts: he was a jurist, author, chronicler of our times and a moral force in turbulent times
I salute his memory and offer my heartfelt…
— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) February 21, 2024
