Lahoti died at a hospital in the national capital on March 23. He was 81. Justice Lahoti was appointed as the 35th chief justice of India on June 1, 2004. He retired on November 1, 2005
Narendra Modi. Pic/AFP
Condoling the death of former chief justice of India Ramesh Chandra Lahoti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that he will be remembered for his contributions to the judiciary and emphasis on ensuring speedy justice to the underprivileged.
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Lahoti died at a hospital in the national capital on Wednesday evening. He was 81. Justice Lahoti was appointed as the 35th chief justice of India on June 1, 2004. He retired on November 1, 2005.
The prime minister tweeted, "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."
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