Rohinton Fali Nariman
Judge at the Supreme Court of India
Born
August 13th, 1956
69 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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Served as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India from 1999 to 2014. Contributed to significant legal judgments, particularly in areas concerning constitutional law and civil rights. Held the position of Attorney General of India prior to joining the Supreme Court, providing legal representation in critical cases. Engaged in various legal reforms and discussions aimed at enhancing the justice system in India.
Served as Judge of the Supreme Court of India
Held the position of Attorney General of India
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