Vice President condoles the Death of Shri Ranganath Misra

The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari has deeply condoled the sad demise of Shri Justice (Retd.) Ranganath Misra, former Chief Justice of India, former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and the first Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission. In his message he has said that Justice Misra was a distinguished jurist and parliamentarian who rendered yeoman service in furthering the cause of justice and human rights.

Following is the text of the Vice President’s condolence message :

“I am deeply grieved to learn the sad demise of Shri Justice (Retd.) Ranganath Misra, former Chief Justice of India, former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and the first Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission.

Justice Misra was a distinguished jurist and parliamentarian who rendered yeoman service in furthering the cause of justice and human rights.

My wife joins me in conveying our heartfelt condolences to the members of the brereaved family and pray to the Almighy to give peace to the departed soul.”

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Sanjay Kumar/VPI/14.09.2012
(Release ID :87741)