Majeed Memon

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Majeed Memon
Member of Parliament of Rajya Sabha
In office
3 April 2014 – 2 April 2020
Preceded byJanardan Waghmare
Succeeded byFouzia Khan
ConstituencyMaharashtra
Personal details
Born (1945-12-12) 12 December 1945 (age 76)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
NationalityIndian
Political partyNCP
Spouse(s)Shrimati Saeeda
ResidenceMumbai
ProfessionPolitician, Lawyer

Majeed Memon (born 12 December 1945) is an Indian Politician and Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha of India from Maharashtra.[1] He is a criminal lawyer by profession and leader of Nationalist Congress Party.[2]

Career[]

Memon is a Member of Parliament (M.P) of Rajya Sabha. He is a noted criminal lawyer who defended Indian personalities including politicians, human rights activists and film actors. He defended high-profile Indians overseas in various extradition matters. Memon is also a human rights activist.[3][4]

Attack[]

In July, 2005 Majeed Memon was shot at by unknown persons. Later criminal charges were filed.[5]

Personal life[]

Majeed Memon is the father of Mumbai-based criminal lawyer Zulfiquar Memon.

References[]

  1. ^ "Bio-Profile of Member of Parliament". NIC. 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  2. ^ "news". Mid-day. 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  3. ^ "news". TOI. 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  4. ^ "rich stories new nawabs". TOI. 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  5. ^ "news". TOI. 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.


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