One can run out of superlatives to describe the legend Fali S Nariman, who passed away on Wednesday at 95. Eminent jurist of astonishing intellect, he inspired through acumen and example. Like Siddharth Chandrashekhar, advocate Bombay High Court, said, “I remember the late Fali Nariman saying in his book Before Memory Fades: An Autobiography—“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

For Amitabh Verma, an advocate from New Delhi, “It is a time for heartfelt condolences and warm regards to an iconic figure amongst us.” Verma recalled briefing Nariman, “Only on a few occasions starting in 1984 (for a Jabalpur client) but realised that his impatience at times was because of his brilliance. This complemented by a booming voice, made a great professional in court.”