Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the demise of India’s first woman Supreme Court Judge, Justice Fatima Bibi, who died yesterday in Kerala at the age of 96.
“Saddened by the passing away of Justice M. Fathima Beevi. A true trailblazer, her remarkable journey broke several barriers and greatly inspired women. Her contribution to the legal field will be cherished. Condolences to her family and friends. May her soul rest in peace,” said the PM in a post on X.
- Fatima Beevi became the first female judge to be a part of the Supreme Court of India, and the first Muslim woman to be appointed to any of the higher judiciary posts in India.
After her retirement, she served as a member of the National Human Rights Commission and later Tamil Nadu state’s Governor from 1997 to 2001.
