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'''Majeed Memon''' (born 12 December 1945) is an | '''Majeed Memon''' (born 12 December 1945) is an Indian [[Politician]] and [[Member of Parliament#India|Member of Parliament]] in [[Rajya Sabha]] of India from [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bio-Profile of Member of Parliament |url=http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/Members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=4397|year=2014|accessdate=15 Aug 2014|work=NIC}}</ref> He is a criminal lawyer by profession and leader of [[Nationalist Congress Party]].<ref>{{cite web|title=news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/sharad-pawar-lawyer-majid-memon-industralist-rajkumar-dhoot-file-rs-nominations-from-maharashtra/15047036|year=2014|accessdate=15 Aug 2014|work=Mid-day}}</ref> | ||
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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(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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
In July, 2005 Majeed Memon was shot at by unknown persons. Later criminal charges were filed.[5]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Majeed Memon is the father of Mumbai-based criminal lawyer Zulfiquar Memon.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "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.