Majeed Memon
Majeed Memon | |
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Member of Parliament of Rajya Sabha | |
In office 3 April 2014 – 2 April 2020 | |
Preceded by | Janardan Waghmare |
Succeeded by | Fouzia Khan |
Constituency | Maharashtra |
Personal details | |
Born | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 12 December 1945
Nationality | Indian |
Political party | NCP |
Spouse(s) | Shrimati Saeeda |
Residence | Mumbai |
Profession | Politician, 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[]
- ^ "Bio-Profile of Member of Parliament". NIC. 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ^ "news". Mid-day. 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ^ "news". TOI. 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ^ "rich stories new nawabs". TOI. 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ^ "news". TOI. 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
Categories:
- Living people
- Indian Muslims
- Samajwadi Party politicians
- Nationalist Congress Party politicians from Maharashtra
- People from Maharashtra
- 1945 births
- Rajya Sabha members from Maharashtra
- Maharashtra Nationalist Congress Party politician stubs