Nani Palkhivala

Nani Palkhivala
Palkhivala on a 2004 stamp of India
Born(1920-01-16)16 January 1920
Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died11 December 2002(2002-12-11) (aged 82)
Mumbai, India
OccupationJurist, Economist
NationalityIndian
Period20th century

Nanabhoy "Nani" Ardeshir Palkhivala (16 January 1920 – 11 December 2002) was an Indian lawyer and jurist. He rose to prominence as lead counsel in several landmark constitutional cases before the Supreme Court of India, including Kesavananda Bharati v. The State of Kerala, I.C. Golaknath and Ors. v. State of Punjab and Anrs. and Minerva Mills v. Union of India. His role in these cases earned him international recognition and established his reputation as one of India's most distinguished lawyers.

Palkhivala is known to have espoused liberal values, advocating limited government, individual rights and "liberal economic thinking". From 1977 to 1979, Palkhivala served as India's Ambassador to the United States.

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