Soli Sorabjee, Former Indian Attorney General, Dies Aged 91

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Soli Sorabjee, a distinguished jurist and two-time former Attorney General of India, has died at the age of 91 from COVID-19. With a legal career spanning seven decades, he began his practice in 1953 and was designated a senior advocate in 1971. He played a role in the landmark Kesavananda Bharati case and was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2002. His passing has been met with tributes from India's President, Prime Minister, and the Supreme Court.

On 30th April 2020, renowned jurist Soli Sorabjee, who was also the former Attorney General of India died due to COVID-19.
He had seven decades-long experience in the legal profession and also served at the highest office of Attorney General of India twice.
He served the office for the first time from 1989 to 1990 and for the second time from 1998 to 2004.
Mr. Soli began his career in the legal profession in the year 1953.
He also assisted Mr. Nani Palkhivala in the landmark case of Keshavnanda Bharti.
In 1971, Mr. Soli was designated as a senior advocate.
In 2002, he was awarded the second-highest civilian award-Padma Bhushan.
Today, on his demise, the Honorable President of India, Prime Minister, and the Apex Court gave their tribute to an icon of India's Legal System,

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