Bhishma Pitamah of Lawyer community: Prashant Bhushan on legal legend Fali Sam Nariman demise

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Also Read | Who is Fali Sam Nariman? ‘Bhishma Pitamah’ of lawyer community represented these landmark cases Today, February 21 marks a sombre day for the Indian legal fraternity as eminent jurist and senior advocate, Fali Sam Nariman, breathed his last at the age of 95. Nariman, a distinguished figure who etched his name in Indian legal history, leaves behind a rich legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. Also Read |Eminent jurist and Senior Supreme Court Lawyer Fali Nariman passes away at 95 “Very sad news.

Eminent Jurist Fali S Nariman Passes Away. He was also regarded as the Bhishma Pitamah of the Lawyer community. A great lawyer & close friend of our family.

His passing away at this critical juncture is an enormous loss for our country," said Prashant Bhushan, Indian public interest lawyer at the Supreme Court of India in a post on microblogging website X (formerly Twitter). “The passing away of 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," said, Mallikarjun Kharge, President of Indian National Congress Party on social media post. “My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Fali Nariman, whose demise leaves a profound void in the legal community.