ILNS: Chief Justice NV Ramana condoled the death of former Attorney General and revered lawyer Soli J Sorabjee, who died of Covid-19 infection on Friday.
Justice Ramana called Late Sorabjee’s approach to legal issues “humane and compassionate.” The following is the text of Chief Justice Ramana’s tribute to the Late Sorabjee.
“Shri Soli J Sorabjee served the office of Attorney General of India twice with great distinction. His humane and compassionate approach defined his legal work. His body of work, spread over nearly seven decades, in defending the fundamental rights and human rights is of international repute. He will be remembered as a legend who added strength to the pillars of democracy. I pay my deep respect to the departed soul. Condolences to the family, friends and fans.”
The 91-year-old is survived by wife, two sons, and a daughter. Sorabjee and his wife had tested positive for Novel Coronavirus some days back.