Former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee died of Covid in a private hospital here on Friday.
One of the topmost lawyers of the country, Sorabjee (91) was tested positive for Covid a few days ago and was being treated in a private hospital in the national capital. He is survived by his wife, a daughter and two sons.
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In his around seven decades of the legal profession, Sorabjee served twice as the Attorney General for India. First from 1989-90 and second from 1998 to 2004.
Born in 1930, Sorabjee started his practice in 1953 and was designated as 'Senior Advocate' in 1971 by the Supreme Court.
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He was conferred Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award, in 2002 for his exemplary services.
