Goolam Essaji Vahanvati
Indian Attorney General and lawyer
Born
1949
77 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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Served as the 13th Attorney General of India from 2009 to 2014. Had a prominent career in law, representing high-profile cases and contributing to legal reforms during tenure. Worked diligently on issues concerning constitutional law and advocated for the rule of law in the country. Engaged with various legal bodies and contributed to discussions on law and judiciary in India.
Held the position of Attorney General from 2009 to 2014
Represented India in various landmark legal cases
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