Senior Supreme Court lawyer Fali S. Nariman dies at the age of 95
Nariman was a fierce votary of civil liberties. He was an important public voice whose critical opinions about judicial developments carried much weight.
Senior Supreme Court lawyer Fali S. Nariman died at the age of 95. Nariman died at his residence in Delhi. Fali S Nariman was registered as an advocate in the Bombay High Court in November 1950. He was given the status of senior advocate in 1961. After the Bombay High Court, Nariman started practicing in the Supreme Court of India from 1972. He became Chief Justice of India in May 1972. He was appointed Additional Solicitor General.
Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi has written on the social media platform Twitter – An era has ended. Fali Nariman is no more with us. He will always reside in our hearts.
Nariman was a fierce votary of civil liberties. He was an important public voice whose critical opinions about judicial developments carried much weight.
A distinguished constitutional lawyer, Nariman has argued several landmark cases, including the famous NJAC verdict.
In November 1950, Nariman became an advocate of the Bombay High Court, later earning the designation of senior advocate in 1961.
With over 70 years of legal practice, he initially worked in the High Court of Bombay before shifting to Delhi in 1972 to practice in the Supreme Court of India. Additionally, he served as Additional Solicitor General of India from May 1972 onwards, following his move from Bombay to Delhi.
His autobiography "Before Memory Fades" is a widely read book, especially among law students and young lawyers, acting as a source of inspiration for them. "The State of Nation", "God Save the Hon'ble Supreme Court" are his other books.