734 Soli J Sorabjee
Eminent jurist and former Attorney General of India Soli J Sorabjee passed away on Friday at a private hospital due to Covid-19, it was announced here.
He was 91 and is survived by his wife, two sons and daughter Zia Mody a lawyer. President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi and CJI NV Ramana condoled his death.
“In the passing of Soli Sorabjee, we lost an icon of India’s legal system. He was among the select few who deeply influenced the evolution of constitutional law and justice system,” the President tweeted. Describing him as “an outstanding lawyer and intellectual”, Modi said, “Through law, he was at the forefront of helping the poor and downtrodden. He will be remembered for his noteworthy tenures as India’s Attorney General. Saddened by his demise.”
Tribune News Service
New Delhi, April 30
Eminent jurist and former Attorney General of India Soli J Sorabjee died of Covid at a private hospital here on Friday morning, sources said.
He was 91.
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