Eminent jurist and senior advocate FaliSNariman passed away on Wednesday, February 21. Nariman, 95, was suffering from multiple ailments, including cardiac issues.

A Padma Vibhushan recipient, Nariman, is often referred to as ‘Bhishma Pitaamah’ (father figure) of the Indian judiciary. He was at the forefront of landmark judgments that aided the Supreme Court in breaking new grounds. He has remained a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha for a term (1999–2005).

Nariman was born to a Parsi family in Myanmar on January 10, 1929. He started his law practice at the Bombay High Court. Nariman was married to Bapsi F Nariman, since 1955, and the couple have two children, a son and a daughter, and live in New Delhi.