In an enormous loss for the authorized fraternity and nation, veteran advocate Fali S Nariman died as we speak on the age of 95. Nariman was affected by a number of illnesses, together with cardiac points. Nariman was born on January 10, 1929, and enrolled as an advocate on the Bombay High Court in November 1950. He was promoted to senior advocate in 1961. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice Of India D Y Chandrachud expressed their grief over his demise. Nariman, was sometimes called the “Bhishma Pitamah” of the Indian judiciary. Nariman obtained the Padma Bhushan in January 1991 and in 2007, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan.
Who Was Fali S Nariman?
Nariman, born in Rangoon (now Yangon), hailed from an prosperous background together with his mum or dad being a profitable enterprise govt. The Nariman household sought refuge in India when Fali was 12, escaping the Japanese invasion in 1942. With a authorized profession spanning over 70 years, he started practising legislation within the Bombay High Court and continued his authorized journey within the Supreme Court from 1972 onward. In May 1972, Nariman was appointed as the extra solicitor common of India. However, he resigned from the place only a day after the declaration of Emergency on June 26, 1975.
Professional Journey
Throughout his in depth and distinguished authorized profession, Nariman performed a pivotal function in arguing a number of landmark instances. Some notable situations embrace his involvement within the Bhopal gasoline tragedy case, the TMA Pai case, the Jayalalithaa disproportionate property case, and the well-known case in regards to the National Judicial Appointments Commission, which was in the end invalidated by the Supreme Court. He additionally authored a number of books. He was additionally nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha in November 1999.
Prime Minister Modi, CJI Condole
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his tributes to Nariman and referred to as him one of the “outstanding legal minds”. PM Modi mentioned, “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.”
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud additionally condoled the loss of life of authorized doyen and veteran advocate Fali S Nariman, saying he was a “great giant of an intellectual”. “Mr Attorney General, we mourn the sad demise and passing away of Fali Nariman. He was a great giant of an intellectual,” Chandrachud advised Attorney General R Venkataramani as he started the day’s proceedings within the apex courtroom.
