Ex-Supreme Court lawyer, constitutional expert A G Noorani passes away

Noorani was known for his significant contributions to various fields, including law, history, and political science. He penned several books, including "The Kashmir Question."

A G Noorani, a Mumbai resident wrote many columns and appeared in various publications. (Express Archives)

Former Supreme Court lawyer, scholar and political commentator Abdul Ghafoor Noorani passed away in Mumbai Thursday. He was 93.

Noorani was known for his significant contributions to various fields, including law, history, and political science. He penned several books, including The Kashmir Question, Constitutional Questions in India and The RSS and the BJP: A Division of Labour, Badruddin Tyabji Ministers’ Misconduct, Brezhnev’s Plan for Asian Security, The Presidential System, The Trial of Bhagat Singh.

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took to social media platform X to share his condolences.

“Sorry to hear about the demise of A G Noorani Sb earlier today. Noorani Sb was a man of letters, an accomplished lawyer, a scholar & a political commentator. He wrote extensively on matters of law and on subjects like Kashmir, RSS and the constitution. May Allah grant him highest place in Jannat,” the post said.

Asaduddin Owaisi, in a message on X, said, “AG Noorani, a giant among scholars has passed away. I learnt a great deal from him, from the constitution, to Kashmir, to China & even the art of appreciating good food. May Allah grant him maghfirah.”

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