Eminent constitutional jurist Fali S Nariman passes away

Rich tributes poured in from across the legal fraternity condoling the death of eminent jurist and veteran advocate Fali Sam Nariman with Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud terming him as a "great giant of an intellectual" and former CJI N V Ramana calling him a "conscience keeper for judicial institutions".
President Droupadi Murmu has expressed grief over the demise of Fali Nariman. President Murmu said, he was a titan among legal luminaries. She said, that among the wisest experts on the Indian Constitution, Fali Nariman was also a globally respected jurist. The President said, he served the nation in various roles, including as a member of the Rajya Sabha, with equal dedication. She said, the contributions of Fali Nariman in enriching constitutional practices and strengthening the legal system will be remembered for a long. She expressed condolences to the family, colleagues, and admirers.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has expressed grief on the demise of distinguished jurist and senior advocate Fali S Nariman. In a social media post, Dhankhar said, Mr. Nariman was a legal luminary and a towering figure in the Indian legal system with a career spanning over seven decades. The Vice President expressed condolences to the family members of Mr Nariman and the legal fraternity on this unbridgeable loss. Dhankhar said, Fali S Nariman's legacy and contribution will always serve as a guiding light to the nation at large.

We are presenting an old interview of Fali Nariman about the Official Secrets Act,1923. Maj Gen Nilendra Kumar took his interview in which  Fali said that the said Act is a standing threat to the open governance. it does not protect secrets but defends the officials.

Nariman died New Delhi on Wednesday at the age of 95. He was suffering from multiple ailments, including cardiac issues.As soon as a bench led by the CJI assembled for the day's proceedings on Wednesday, Justice Chandrachud mourned the death of the legal doyen.