<p>Mumbai: Renowned lawyer, constitutional expert, writer and political commentator, A G Noorani, passed away in Mumbai following old age issues. </p><p>He was 94.</p><p>Noorani was an authority on many subjects ranging from geopolitics to history, to Constitutional law and religion and had a perspective on historical issues and current affairs. </p><p>Noorani always stood for human rights and civil liberties. </p><p>He was also considered an authority on the Kashmir issue. </p><p>Noorani has practiced in the Bombay High Court and Supreme Court. </p><p>He has written several books such as The Destruction of Hyderabad, The Kashmir Question, India-China Boundary Problem 1846-1947: History and Diplomacy, The Presidential System, The Trial of Bhagat Singh, Constitutional Questions in India, and The RSS and the BJP: A Division of Labour. </p><p>He also authored biographies of Badruddin Tyabji and Dr. Zakir Husain.</p><p>“AG Noorani, a giant among scholars, has passed away. I learnt a great deal from him, from the constitution, to Kashmir, to China and even the art of appreciating good food. May Allah grant him maghfirah,” said AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi.</p><p>Born on 6 September 1930, he attended a Jesuit school, St. Mary's, and got his law degree from the Government Law College, Mumbai.</p><p>He wrote columns in several newspapers across languages. </p><p>Noorani defended Sheikh Abdullah of Kashmir during his long period of detention.</p><p>Jammu Kashmir National Conference Vice President and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said: “Sorry to hear about the demise of A G Noorani earlier today. Noorani Sahab was a man of letters, an accomplished lawyer, a scholar & a political commentator. He wrote extensively on matters of law and on subjects like Kashmir, RSS and the constitution.” </p>
<p>Mumbai: Renowned lawyer, constitutional expert, writer and political commentator, A G Noorani, passed away in Mumbai following old age issues. </p><p>He was 94.</p><p>Noorani was an authority on many subjects ranging from geopolitics to history, to Constitutional law and religion and had a perspective on historical issues and current affairs. </p><p>Noorani always stood for human rights and civil liberties. </p><p>He was also considered an authority on the Kashmir issue. </p><p>Noorani has practiced in the Bombay High Court and Supreme Court. </p><p>He has written several books such as The Destruction of Hyderabad, The Kashmir Question, India-China Boundary Problem 1846-1947: History and Diplomacy, The Presidential System, The Trial of Bhagat Singh, Constitutional Questions in India, and The RSS and the BJP: A Division of Labour. </p><p>He also authored biographies of Badruddin Tyabji and Dr. Zakir Husain.</p><p>“AG Noorani, a giant among scholars, has passed away. I learnt a great deal from him, from the constitution, to Kashmir, to China and even the art of appreciating good food. May Allah grant him maghfirah,” said AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi.</p><p>Born on 6 September 1930, he attended a Jesuit school, St. Mary's, and got his law degree from the Government Law College, Mumbai.</p><p>He wrote columns in several newspapers across languages. </p><p>Noorani defended Sheikh Abdullah of Kashmir during his long period of detention.</p><p>Jammu Kashmir National Conference Vice President and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said: “Sorry to hear about the demise of A G Noorani earlier today. Noorani Sahab was a man of letters, an accomplished lawyer, a scholar & a political commentator. He wrote extensively on matters of law and on subjects like Kashmir, RSS and the constitution.” </p>