Eminent Jurist Fali Nariman Passes Away at 95

Eminent Jurist Fali Nariman Passes Away at 95

Fali Nariman, a towering figure in the Indian legal fraternity, passed away at his Delhi home on February 21, 2024. He was 95.

Nariman was known for his exceptional legal acumen and his unwavering commitment to justice. He argued several landmark cases throughout his illustrious career, including the National Judicial Appointments Commission case, which was struck down by the Supreme Court.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying rich tributes to Nariman, calling him "among the most outstanding legal minds and intellectuals." Modi added that Nariman "devoted his life to making justice accessible to common citizens."

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that Nariman's passing was a "towering figure of intellect and wisdom." He added that Nariman was "an epitome of what righteousness stood for."

Senior advocate and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi expressed his anguish over Nariman's death, calling it "end of an era." Singhvi said that Nariman was "a living legend who will forever be in hearts and minds of those in law and public life."

Nariman was born in Rangoon, Myanmar, in 1929. He started practicing law in the Bombay High Court in 1950 before moving to Delhi. He was designated as a Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court in 1971.

Nariman was also the President of the Bar Association from 1991 to 2010. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1991 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2007.

Nariman's passing is a great loss to the legal fraternity and to the nation as a whole. He was a true legal luminary who will be remembered for his brilliance, his integrity, and his unwavering commitment to justice.