Bengaluru: Justice AM Farook passed away

Bengaluru, 21 Nov 2018 [Fik/News Sources]: State High Court retired judge Justice AM Farook passed away today morning in Bengaluru.

Justice Farook, who had 45 years of experience in the field of law, had started his career as a lawyer in the Karnataka Lawyer's Association in 1968. He was then appointed as the state high court judge. He was recognized in the criminal, civil and constitutional cases.

He was active in many law-based organizations and served as Chairman of the Karnataka Judicial Academy till he retired. He served as president of the Karnataka State Appellate Tribunal from 2008 to 2013.

The deceased is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters, son-in-law and Karnataka High Court judge Muhammad Nawaz.