Mumbai, April 30

The Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari has expressed grief over the demise of the former Attorney General of India Padma Vibhushan Soli Sorabjee in New Delhi today. In a condolence message, Governor Koshyari said:

“Soli Sorabjee was one of the most respected names among jurists and constitutional experts in the country. He was a staunch champion of fundamental rights and freedom of speech and expression. A great thinker, Sorabjee was a brilliant commentator on issues of national and international importance. In his demise, the nation has lost a renowned jurist and a thinker. I offer my homage to the departed soul and convey my deepest condolences to the members of the bereaved family.”