New Delhi: The body of Justice J.S. Verma, who headed the panel on anti-rape laws in the aftermath of the Dec 16 gang-rape, was cremated in the capital Tuesday.
Justice Verma died due to liver failure and bleeding in the stomach here Monday. He was 80.
His last rites were performed at Lodhi crematorium at around 4.30 p.m.
Lawyers described him as “fearless” and “upright.”
“Justice Verma was an innovative judge. It was he who developed the path-breaking jurisprudence of continuing writ of mandamus. He fine-tuned the process of court monitoring investigation which has shaped all the important cases which Supreme Court has monitored — be it 2G scam or the fodder scam,” senior lawyer K.T.S. Tulsi told IANS.
M.N. Krishnamani, president, Supreme Court Bar Association, said: “He was one of the greatest judges India has ever had. He was responsible for laying down so many case laws which improved the legal system.”
Political leaders L.K. Advani, Arun Jaitley and Sharad Yadav and judges and former judges of the Supreme Court were present at the cremation.
PM expresses shock, grief at Justice Verma’s death New Delhi, Apr 23 (UNI) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday paid tributes to Justice J S Verma for his vast understanding and knowledge of law and the extra-ordinary leadership as Chairman of the committee that was set up to suggest changes in the anti-rape Bill in the wake of the December 16, 2012, Delhi gangrape incident.
Expressing shock and grief at the demise of Justice Verma who passed away Monday, Singh said Justice Verma was held in great respect as a public figure not only for his vast understanding and knowledge of law and the many path-breaking judgements he delivered as a Judge.
He was also respected for his deep sensitivity to the concerns of the common man and his fierce commitment to public good, the Prime Minister said in his condolence message.
He said Justice Verma’s service to the country continued even after his retirement as Chief Justice of India and the positions he held included Chairman, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and Chairman, News Broadcasters’ Standards Authority.
Justice Verma had always been generous to him with his advice and guidance, which he would miss very much, the Prime Minister added.
He especially remembered Justice Verma’s “extraordinary leadership” as Chairman of the Committee that was set up to suggest changes in law for dealing more effectively with offences against women. (Agencies)