Fali S Nariman
- Eminent jurist and constitutional expert Fali S Nariman passed away.
- He regarded as ‘Bhishma Pitamah’ in the legal circle.
- Nariman was part of several landmark constitutional bench decisions, including Golak Nath, related to judicial review of the constitutional amendments, T M A Pai on the right of minorities to establish educational institutions and those related to the Collegium system of appointment of judges and the NJAC.
- Karnataka for three decades in its vexed dispute with Tamil Nadu over the sharing of Cauvery River water. He was also a nominated member of Rajya Sabha.