The firebrand advocate’s writings on sociopolitical issues demonstrated his amorphous intelligence (News page, “Ram Jethmalani, an unrepentant maverick”, Sept. 9). He was physically so fit that, if confronted, he would invite the opponent to play a game of badminton. No one accepted such a challenge. As a lawyer, he was proficient and knowledgeable in all branches of law. His acerbic tongue was feared by judges. He was of the considered opinion that transparency and honesty should be the bedrock in one’s discharge of duties. He did not mellow down with age and this quality makes him special even in his passing.
V. Lakshmanan,
Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
