President Pranab Mukherjee condoles former Attorney General Goolam Vahanvati's demise

NEW DELHI: President Pranab Mukherjee today condoled the death of Former Attorney General of India Goolam E Vahanvati saying that the country had lost an "eminent personality" in the field of law.

In a condolence message to the Former Attorney General's wife Nafisa Vahanvati, the President said he was extremely saddened upon the passing away of the eminent jurist.

"In his death, we have lost a highly-respected and an eminent personality whose contributions to the field of law shall always be remembered," he said.

Mukherjee said Vahanvati rendered distinguished services as the Attorney General and the Solicitor General of India and, after he began his practice in Mumbai, ably handled various matters involving important constitutional issues.

"Kindly accept my heartfelt condolences and convey the same to other members of your family. I pray to the Almighty to give you and your family the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss," he said.