Description
Justice R.F. Nariman
A luminary in the Indian legal landscape, Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman boasts a distinguished career marked by exceptional academic achievements, extensive legal practice, and profound contributions to comparative law and religious studies.
Early Life and Education
Born on August 13, 1956, Justice Nariman's academic journey is replete with honors. He attended Cathedral School, Mumbai, securing a high first division in his ISC examination. He then pursued a B.Com at Shri Ram College of Commerce and an L.L.B. at the Faculty of Law, Delhi, where he ranked second in the University. Furthering his education, he obtained an L.L.M. from Harvard Law School, focusing his thesis on affirmative action in India and the US.
Legal Career
Justice Nariman's legal career spans over 35 years, marked by expertise in Maritime Law, which he practiced in New York at Haight, Gardener, Poor and Havens for a year. He has over 500 reported Supreme Court Judgments to his credit and is an expert in Comparative Constitutional Law and Civil Law. At the young age of 37, he was designated a Senior Counsel by the Chief Justice of India, a rare exception made possible by amending the rules.
Contributions and Affiliations
- Governing Board Member: Gujarat Law School, Ahmedabad
- Mediation Committee Member: Supreme Court of India
- Lecturer: The Delhi Law School, University of Delhi, and The Bar Council of India
- Keynote Speaker: K.L. Misra Lecture on SPIRITUALITY AND LAW
- Delegate: Supreme Court of India to the Supreme Court of the United States of America, 2002
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Specializations and Interests
- Comparative Religious Studies: Ordained Priest from Bandra Agiary, lecturer at Zoroastrian Federation, and delivered numerous religious talks.
- Solicitor General of India: Served from July 27, 2011, to February 4, 2013.
Judicial Elevation
Justice Nariman was elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on July 7, 2014.
Other Interests
Justice Nariman has a deep passion for Western classical music, history, philosophy, literature, and science. He is also a committed daily walker who enjoys nature.
