Veteran lawyer, former lawyer normal, and Padma Vibhushan recipient Soli Sorabjee handed away on Friday morning. He contracted coronavirus and was admitted to a non-public hospital in Delhi. He was 91.
Sorabjee started his regulation follow in 1953 in Bombay High Court. In 1971, he was designated as a senior counsel of the Supreme Court. He held the place of Attorney General of India twice – first from 1989-1990 after which from 1998-2004.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of Sorabjee’s demise and stated, “Soli Sorabjee was an outstanding lawyer and intellectual. Through law, he was at the forefront of helping the poor and downtrodden. He will be remembered for his noteworthy tenures India’s Attorney General. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirer.”
President Ram Nath Kovind additionally expressed grief over the lack of Sorabjee. President stated, “In passing of Soli Sorabji, we lost an icon of India’s legal system. He was among select few who deeply influenced evolution of constitutional law & justice system. Awarded with Padma Vibhushan, he was among most eminent jurists. Condolences to his family & associates.”
