Former Chief Justice of India RC Lahoti passes away at 81; PM Modi, Law Minister Rijiju condole demise

On Wednesday evening the former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ramesh Chandra Lahoti died at a hospital in Delhi. The former CJI was 81 years old.

Justice Lahoti was appointed as the 35th chief justice of India on June 1, 2004. He retired on November 1, 2005.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the sudden death of CJI Ramesh Chandra Lahoti. PM Modi said that CJI Ramesh Chandra Lahoti will be remembered for his remarkable contributions to the judiciary.

“Anguished by the passing away of former CJI Shri RC Lahoti Ji. He will be remembered for his contributions to the judiciary and emphasis on ensuring speedy justice to the underprivileged. Condolences to his family and well-wishers. Om Shanti,” tweeted PM Modi.

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju condoled the death of Chief Justice Lahoti and said that he reached the highest position of judiciary because of his ability, knowledge and wisdom.

“Saddened to hear the passing away of Shri RC Lahoti, former Chief Justice of India. He rose from a humble background and reached the highest position of our country’s judiciary because of his ability, knowledge and wisdom. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family,” tweeted Kiren Rijiju.