Rajinder Sachar
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Rajindar Sachar | |
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| Born | 22 December 1923 |
| Died | 20 April 2018 (aged 94) New Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Judge |
| Known for | Civil rights activity |
Rajindar Sachar (22 December 1923 – 20 April 2018) was a Pakistani-born Indian lawyer and political activist. He served as Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court in 1985. He was a member of the United Nations Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights. He has served as a counsel for the People's Union for Civil Liberties.
On 16 August 2011 Sachar was arrested in New Delhi during protests over the detention of Anna Hazare and his supporters.[1]
Sachar died in New Delhi on 20 April 2018 of pneumonia at the age of 94.[2]
Rajinder Sachar Media
Mr. Sachar in Sept. 2012
Justice (Rtd) Rajinder Sachar addressing the Parliament March organised by AIMSS on the International Women's Day, 2010
References
- ↑ Zore, Prasanna D. Justice Sachar detained at Anna fast venue. Rediff.com India News (16 August 2011). Retrieved 24 April 2012.
- ↑ Former Delhi High Court Chief Justice Rajinder Sachar passes away