New Delhi: Former Attorney General, senior lawyer and  Padma Vibhushan awardee Soli Sorabjee (91), passed away at a private hospital here this morning following brief illness. He is survived by his wife, a daughter and two sons.

Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana, who paid tribute to Sorabjee, said, “Sad news. One of our legal luminaries and human rights activists, Soli Sorabjee, passed away. May his soul rest in peace.

Soli J. Sorabjee served the Office of Attorney General of India twice with great distinction… He will be remembered as a legend who added strength to the pillars of democracy.” 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Sorabjee as an outstanding lawyer and intellectual.