Majeed Memon

Majeed Memon
Rajya Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Personal details
Born 12 December 1945
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Nationality Indian
Political party Nationalist Congress Party
Spouse(s) Shrimati Saeeda
Residence Mumbai
Profession politician, Lawyer
Religion Islam

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). 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 was 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]

References

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