Leaders, lawyers condole Fali Nariman’s death
The Hindu
Condolences pour in for the late Fali S. Nariman, a legal luminary devoted to justice and civil liberties.
Condolences poured in on February 21 from leaders across political parties, and lawyers after the death of lawyer and former Additional Solicitor General of India Fali S. Nariman, who passed away on February 21 at 12.45 a.m.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Nariman’s death and said he had devoted his life to making justice accessible to common citizens.
In a post on X, Mr. Modi said: “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,” the Prime Minister said.
The Congress condoled Nariman’s death, with Rahul Gandhi saying his contributions have not only shaped landmark cases but also inspired generations of jurists to uphold the sanctity of the Constitution and civil liberties.
In a post on X, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the death of an eminent jurist, senior advocate and a fierce votary of constitutional civil liberties, Fali S Nariman, is a huge loss to the legal system.
“A Padma Vibhushan recipient, his unwavering commitment to his principles remained steadfast and admirable. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and compatriots. May his soul rest in peace,” Mr. Kharge said on the microblogging platform.
Mr. Gandhi condoled the veteran lawyer’s demise and said it left a profound void in the legal community.
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