Summary
Majeed Memon (born 12 December 1945) is an Indian Politician. He was a Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha of India from Maharashtra.[1] He is a criminal lawyer by profession and was a leader of Nationalist Congress Party.[2] In December 2022, he joined Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress.[3]
Majeed Memon | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12 December 1945 Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | NCP |
| Spouse | Shrimati Saeeda |
| Residence | Mumbai |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
Career edit
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.[4][5]
Memon has also represented the many suspects of 1993 serial blasts in Mumbai. [6] He has also defended several film stars and big personalities in criminal cases.
Attack edit
In July, 2005 Majeed Memon was shot at by unknown persons. Later criminal charges were filed.[7]
Personal life edit
Majeed Memon is the father of Zulfiquar Memon and Zaheer Memon. Zulfiquar Memon is a Managing Partner of MZM Legal LLP a leading full service law firm in India. Zaheer Memon is a partner at Vesta Legal, a law firm based in Mumbai.
References edit
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- ^ "Former NCP MP Majid Memon joins TMC". The Times of India. 14 December 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
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- ^ "news". TribuneIndia. 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ "news". TOI. 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.