G. E. Vahanvati, 65, passes away
Former attorneygeneral of India G. E. Vahanvati, the first Muslim to become the top law officer, died here on Tuesday following a heart attack aged 65. He is survived by his wife and son.
Former Attorney-General of India G. E. Vahanvati, the first Muslim to become the top law officer of the country, died here on Tuesday following a heart attack aged 65.
Goolam Essaji Vahanvati is survived by his wife and son, Maharashtra’s advocate- general Darius Khambata said.
Vahanvati was appointed the 13th Attorney General in June 2009 for a threeyear term after UPA government was relected. In 2012, the term was extended by another two years. He resigned on May 27 this year after the BJP- led government headed by Narendra Modi assumed power. 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.
Born on May 7, 1949, Vahanvati obtained a law degree from Government Law College in Mumbai.