M. C. Setalvad

M. C. Setalvad
Attorney General of India
In office 28 January 1950 – 1 March 1963
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Born	Motilal Chimanlal Setalvad
Occupation	lawyer

M. C. Setalvad was an eminent Indian jurist, who became the first and longest serving Attorney General of India (1950–1963). ^[1] He also remained the Chairman of the First Law Commission of India (1955–1958), which is mandated for legal reform in the country by Government of India. ^[2]

He was award the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian honour by Government of India in 1957.^[3]

Biography

The son of noted lawyer Sir Chimanlal Setalvad, Motilal Chimanlal Setalvad was brought up in Mumbai. He studied at Government Law College, Mumbai.

He started practicing law in Bombay and eventually became Advocate General of Bombay and Attorney General for India in 1950, in the formative years of Government of India, under Jawaharlal Nehru.

Personal life

His son, Atul Setalvad, is a Mumbai-based lawyer and his daughter-in-law Sita Setalvad, a rural crafts exponent, while his granddaughter, Teesta Setalvad, is a journalist, activist and educationist. ^[4]

Bibliography

• My life; law and other things, 1970.

References

1. ^ "Rule of law versus rule of judges". The Hindu. Oct 26, 2006. http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/26/stories/2006102603841000.htm. 
2. ^ First Law Commission: Chairman Mr. M. C. Setalvad 1955-1958 Law Commission of India.
3. ^ "Padma Awards". Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. http://india.gov.in/myindia/padma_awards.php. 
4. ^ "Teesta in full flow". The Tribune. November 28, 2004. http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20041128/society.htm#2. 

External links

• M. C. Setalvad, Biography
• Of reform and resistance Indian Express

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