Goolam Essaji Vahanvati

Goolamhussein Essaji Vahanvati was an Indian senior counsel who served as the 11th Attorney General for India. His first term in office began in June 2009 and was for three years.

Goolamhussein E. Vahanvati
11th Attorney General for India
In office
8 June 2009  28 May 2014
Appointed byPratibha Patil
(President of India)
Preceded byMilon K. Banerjee
Succeeded byMukul Rohatgi
Solicitor General of India
In office
20 June 2004  7 June 2009
Preceded byKirit N. Raval
Succeeded byGopal Subramaniam
Advocate General of Maharashtra
In office
December 1999  19 June 2004
Personal details
Born(1949-05-07)7 May 1949
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Died2 September 2014(2014-09-02) (aged 65)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Spouse(s)Jumana Vahanvaty (first wife, divorced); Nafisa Vahanvati
ChildrenEssaji Vahanvati (son by first wife), Sholeen Carrimjee (daughter by first wife)
Parents
  • Essabhoy Gulamhusein Vahanvati (father)
  • Tara Essaji Vahanvati (mother)
Alma materSt. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Government Law College, Mumbai
ProfessionLawyer
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