Former Chief Justice of India RC Lahoti dies at 81

Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ramesh Chandra Lahoti died on Wednesday at a hospital in New Delhi. He was 81. On June 1, 2004, Justice Lahoti was appointed as

Anguished by the passing away of former CJI Shri RC Lahoti Ji. He will be remembered for his contributions to the judiciary and emphasis on ensuring speedy justice to the underprivileged. Condolences to his family and well-wishers. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 24, 2022

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju also took to Twitter and condoled the demise of Justice Lahoti wrote.

“Saddened to hear the passing away of Shri RC Lahoti, former Chief Justice of India. He rose from a humble background and reached the highest position of our country’s judiciary because of his ability, knowledge and wisdom. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family,” Minister Kiren Rijiju tweeted.

Saddened to hear the passing away of Shri RC Lahoti, former Chief Justice of India. He rose from a humble background and reached the highest position of our country's judiciary because of his ability, knowledge and wisdom. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family ???? pic.twitter.com/pL6EgjEovx

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) March 23, 2022

 

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