Jethmalani cremated at Lodhi Road crematorium
Eminent jurist and former Union minister Ram Jethmalani was cremated at the Lodhi Road crematorium here on Sunday in the presence of family members, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, prominent politicians and friends.
His son Mahesh Jethmalani, a senior advocate himself, lit the funeral pyre at 5:30 pm.
People from various walks of life paid rich tributes to him and attended the last journey of the 95-year-old, who died here this morning.
Jethmalani's daughter Shobha and his daughter-in-law were also present at the funeral. Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad was also at the Lodhi Road crematorium.
Family sources and close acquaintances said sitting Supreme Court judge Justice D Y Chandrachud paid floral tributes to Jethmalani at his residence.
Another Supreme Court judge Justice B R Gavai was present during the cremation.
Former Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, former apex court judges Swatanter Kumar and Kurian Joseph also paid tribute to the noted jurist, who had also served as the