Majeed Memon
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Majeed Memon | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament of Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 3 April 2014 – 2 April 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Janardan Waghmare |
| Succeeded by | Fouzia Khan |
| Constituency | Maharashtra |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 December 1945 |
| Party | TMC |
| Spouse | Shrimati Saeeda |
| Children | Zulfiquar Memon |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
Majeed Memon (born 12 December 1945) is an Indian Politician. He was a Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha of India from Maharashtra.[1] He is a criminal lawyer by profession and was a leader of Nationalist Congress Party.[2] In December 2022, he joined Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress.[3]
Memon is a Member of Parliament (M.P) of Rajya Sabha. He is a noted criminal lawyer who defended Indian personalities including politicians, human rights activists and film actors. He defended high-profile Indians overseas in various extradition matters. Memon is also a human rights activist.[4][5]
Memon has also represented the many suspects of 1993 serial blasts in Mumbai.[6] He has also defended several film stars and big personalities in criminal cases.
