First Woman Judge Of Supreme Court Passes Away; Know All About Justice Fathima Beevi

The first woman to become a judge of the Supreme Court of not only India but any Asian country, Justice Fathima Beevi has sadly left this world. She was also the first Muslim woman to ever get appointed to the higher judiciary in the country. She closed her eyes foreverat the age of 96.

Who Was Fathima Beevi?

Deeply saddened at passing away of Justice M. Fathima Beevi, former Governor Tamil Nadu. Her contributions to public service will always be remembered. My thoughts are with her family members in this sorrowful hour. May she rest in peace.-Governor Ravi pic.twitter.com/YWA7W7YOpQ

— RAJ BHAVAN, TAMIL NADU (@rajbhavan_tn) November 23, 2023

Fathima Beevi was born in Kerala in 1927 into a Muslim family. Her father encouraged her to pursue law as her education and she became an advocate in Kerala. She became the first Indian woman to receive a Bar Council gold medal in 1950 and that too, as she she topped the Bar Council exam. Till 1974, she had already become a district and sessions judge. Six years later, she joined the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal and was appointed as a High Court judge three years after that.

After her retirement in 1993, she continued serving the country as a member of the National Human Rights Commission and as the Governor of Tamil Nadu later. After she rejected the mercy petitions of the four condemned prisoners in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, she resigned from her post as the Governor of Tamil Nadu.

Death Of Justice Fathima Beevi

According to the reports, the extremely inspiring Justice Fathima Beevi died at a private hospital in Kerala’s Kollam on Thursday. While her death saddens us deeply, we hope her soul finds peace.

Inspiration For Many

While Fathima Beevi’s father inspired her, she inspired many of us. Her career, life choices and achievements became inspiration for thousands of women, especially those who belonged to Muslim families.

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