Hyderabad

Condolences poured in from the political and legal fraternity after the death of former Additional Solicitor General of India and senior advocate of the Supreme Court, Fali S Nariman in the national Capital on Wednesday, at the age of 95.

Nariman’s funeral will take place at 10 am on Thursday at the Parsi Aramgah in Khan Market area and will be followed by a prayer meeting at 4 pm at the Parsi Anjuman Dharamsala at Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg.

The eminent jurist is survived by his son and former judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Rohinton F Nariman and his daughter Anaheeta F Nariman. As the news of Nariman’s demise spread, President Droupadi Murmu took to social media to pay her respects to the legal titan.

I am saddened to learn that Fali Nariman, a titan among legal luminaries, is no more. Among the wisest experts on our Constitution, he was also a globally respected jurist. He served the nation in various roles, including as a member of the Rajya Sabha, with equal dedication. His contributions in enriching constitutional practices and strengthening the legal system will be remembered for long. My condolences to his family, colleagues, and admirers, President Murmu posted on X.

Condoling the legal stalwart’s death PM Narendra Modi said in a post on X, that Nariman devoted his life to making justice accessible to common citizens.

PM Modi wrote on his X handle, 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.