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.

Saddened by the demise former Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court Justice Rajinder Sachar. He was an activist judge & wonderful person. My condolences & prayers are with the bereaved family. May God render peace to the departed soul. Om Shanti.

— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) April 20, 2018

Justice Sachar used his energies, position and his abilities for true justice until the very end. Salaam from the legal community, it's a heavy burden that remains to be carried. https://t.co/GkOJHa4bbv

— Karuna Nundy (@karunanundy) April 20, 2018

Chief Minister condoles the death of Justice Rajinder Sachar. He was former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court and eminent human rights advocate. CM said that his intervention as the Chairman of Sachar Committee to address the social inequality was commendable. pic.twitter.com/gDS4y8yfI5

— CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) April 20, 2018

Former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court and human right activist Rajinder Sachar passed away at the age of 94. India lost the great crusader for rights of the https://t.co/zo5yp7SDLy condolence to the Sachar family. RIP #JusticeRajinderSachar pic.twitter.com/1UDfNdHGCJ

— Arjun Modhwadia (@arjunmodhwadia) April 20, 2018

(With inputs from IANS)