AG Noorani, Noted Constitutional Expert, Lawyer, Author And More
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An alumnus of Mumbai's Government Law College, AG Noorani's unwavering commitment to justice and sharp legal mind brought him accolades and helped him blaze a trail from the Bombay High Court to the topmost court of the land.
Abdul Ghafoor Noorani, eminent constitutional expert, lawyer and author, died today at the age of 93. A noted scholar on Jammu and Kashmir, his absence is being felt in the Union Territory, where many are mourning him.
An alumnus of Mumbai's Government Law College, his unwavering commitment to justice and legal acumen brought him accolades and helped him blaze a trail from the Bombay High Court to the topmost court of the land.
In the courts, Noorani played a critical role at a difficult time, defending some of the leading lights of the day -- including Sheikh Abdullah during his detention and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.
