Former Supreme Court judge V.R. Krishna Iyer turned 100 on Thursday. Political leaders, legal luminaries, and well-wishers met Mr. Iyer at his residence to wish him. Mr. Iyer, whose birthday falls on November 15 as per records, celebrated his birthday as per the Hindu zodiacal system on Thursday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Myanmar to attend the East Asia Summit, wished Mr. Krishna Iyer through Twitter. “Legal luminary, philosopher & intellectual, Justice Krishna Iyer is an institution in himself, who dedicated his life to the Nation. Justice Iyer’s life and works are an inspiration to all of us. My interactions with him have been very enriching. I learnt a lot from him,” the Prime Minister tweeted.
Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam visited Mr. Iyer at his residence Satgamaya here and conveyed his wishes.
Dr. Kalam presented him with copies of his book Beyond 2020: A Vision for Tomorrow’s India , co-authored by Y.S. Rajan, and Governance for Growth in India . The two luminaries shared warm words and Dr. Kalam felicitated the jurist by presenting him with a shawl.
Mr. Iyer, who spent a long career working for the people as an MLA, Minister, lawyer, and judge, received several guests and well-wishers at his home.