New Delhi: Chief Justice NV Ramana on Friday condoled the death of veteran lawyer and former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee, saying the latter will be remembered as a legend who added strength to the pillars of democracy.
“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,” CJI Ramana said in a statement.
The 91-year-old Sorabji was admitted to a private hospital in Delhi after contracting coronavirus. He succumbed earlier in the morning.