Renowned Jurist Fali S Nariman Passed Away  

Renowned constitutional jurist and senior Supreme Court advocate Fali S Nariman passed away at the age of 95 in New Delhi. 

Nariman, born on January 10, 1929, in Rangoon, then part of British India, began his legal career by enrolling as an advocate of the Bombay High Court in November 1950. His stature grew, and he was designated as a senior advocate in 1961. A former Rajya Sabha member, Nariman practised law for more than 70 years. He was not only a renowned legal figure but also a prolific author. Among his notable works are "Before the Memory Fades," "The State of the Nation," "India’s Legal System: Can it be Saved?" and “God Save the Hon’ble Supreme Court.” 

He received the Padma Bhushan in January 1991 and in 2007 he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan.