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Soli Jehangir Sorabjee, AM (9 March 1930 – 30 April 2021) was an Indian jurist who served as Attorney-General for India from 1989 to 1990, and again from 1998 to 2004. In 2002, he received the Padma Vibhushan for his defence of the freedom of expression and the protection of human rights.
Apr 30, 2021 · Sorabjee who followed in the footsteps of his mentor Nani Palkhivala, made a significant contribution to the interpretation of constitutional law in independent India. He was a champion of free speech and citizens’ civil liberties, and assisted Palkhivala in the landmark Golaknath and Keshavananda Bharati cases.
Jun 3, 2024 · Soli Jehangir Sorabjee, a name synonymous with Indian jurisprudence, left an indelible mark on the legal landscape of India. Born on March 9, 1930, Sorabjee's career spanned several decades, during which he was not only a formidable lawyer but also a stalwart of civil liberties and human rights.
Soli Sorabjee was a champion of freedom of speech and expression. He defended freedom of press in many landmark cases in the Supreme Court of India and was instrumental in revoking censorship orders and bans on publications.
May 6, 2021 · Soli Sorabjee, Eminent Indian Jurist and Jazz Lover, Dies at 91. Mr. Sorabjee was a constitutional expert and free speech advocate who served two stints as the nation’s attorney general. He...
Apr 30, 2021 · A noted jurist, Soli Sorabjee, passed away at the age of 91 after being admitted to a private hospital in South Delhi for treatment of the Covid-19 infection. Soli Sorabjee began his legal career in 1953 at the Bombay High Court.
Apr 30, 2021 · Former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee, one of India's finest legal minds, died of Covid this morning. He was 91. A senior lawyer and Padma Vibhushan recipient, Soli Sorabjee was being treated...
