Former attorney general Vahanvati passes away
4 Sept 2014 4:07 AM IST
Former attorney general of India GE Vahanvati died of a heart attack on Tuesday. He was 65. Vahanvati was the first Muslim to become the top law officer of the country.
Vahanvati is survived by his wife and son, Maharashtra’s Advocate General Darius Khambata said. He was appointed the 13th Attorney General in June 2009 for a three-year term. In 2012, the term was extended by another two years.
Prior to his appointment as the top law officer, Vahanvati had served as the Solicitor General of India between June 20, 2004 and June 7, 2009. He was earlier the Advocate General of Maharashtra.
Vahanvati was suffering from a lung infection for some time and was admitted to a city hospital.
Vahanvati is survived by his wife and son, Maharashtra’s Advocate General Darius Khambata said. He was appointed the 13th Attorney General in June 2009 for a three-year term. In 2012, the term was extended by another two years.
Prior to his appointment as the top law officer, Vahanvati had served as the Solicitor General of India between June 20, 2004 and June 7, 2009. He was earlier the Advocate General of Maharashtra.
Vahanvati was suffering from a lung infection for some time and was admitted to a city hospital.
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