Ex-Delhi HC Chief Justice Rajinder Sachar Passes Away
A noted human rights activist, Sachar was the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court from 6 August to 22 December 1985.
Former Delhi High Court Chief Justice Rajinder Sachar passed away on Friday at a private hospital, family members said.
"He was admitted in Fortis Hospital two weeks ago. He passed away at around 12 pm," a family member told IANS.
Sachar, who was born on 22 December 1923, chaired the Sachar Committee, constituted by then Congress-led central government, which submitted a report on the social, economic and educational status of Muslims in India.
A noted human rights activist, Sachar was the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court from 6 August 1985 to 22 December 1985.
Since his retirement, he had been associated with the People's Union for Civil liberties, a rights group.
Twitter Mourns
Several lawyers and politicians took to Twitter to mourn Sachar’s death.
(With inputs from IANS)
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