WELCOME TO THE AHMADI FOUNDATION
An institution dedicated to preserving and furthering the legacy of Justice Aziz Mushabbar Ahmadi, the esteemed 26th Chief Justice of India. Founded to uphold his profound commitment to justice, human rights, and legal excellence, the foundation serves as a catalyst for meaningful change in legal and social spheres.
As the 26th Chief Justice of India, Justice Ahmadi was central to some of independent India’s most critical cases, helping shape modern Indian jurisprudence. From SR Bommai v. Union of India, which defined the limits on central authority over state governments, to TN Seshan v. Union of India, which defined the powers and structure of the Election Commission, Indira Sawhney v. Union of India, which shaped reservation policies, and L. Chandra Kumar which reinforced judicial independence and emphasised separation of powers between the judiciary and executive, his decisions have been crucial.
At the Ahmadi Foundation, we envision a world where justice, equality, and human dignity prevail. Guided by the principles of constitutional values and human rights, we collaborate with academic institutions, legal experts, and scholars to foster important legal and humanitarian discourse.
The foundation is actively involved in organizing seminars, workshops, and public lectures on critical legal and social issues, encouraging civic engagement, and facilitating constructive dialogue among stakeholders.
26th Chief Justice of India
25th October 1994 to 24th March 1997
Foreign Recognitions:
Member of the American Inn of Laws (18.5.1995)
Honorary Master Bencher of the Middle Temple Inn of the Honourable Society of Middle Temple, London (11 06.1996)
Degree of Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) conferred on 17 07.1998 by University of Leicester, England.
“In The Fearless Judge, a candid yet meticulously researched biography by his granddaughter, the journalist Insiyah Vahanvaty, readers are offered a rare glimpse not only into the career of a formidable judge – but also the growing pains of a young country.
This intimate portrait, drawn from a rich treasure trove of Justice Ahmadi’s private writings, public speeches, and family memories, is a journey through the corridors of power, the complexities of legal reasoning, and a startlingly honest account of a man who dared to speak truth to power no matter the consequences.”
The Ahmadi Foundation and National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, are pleased to announce the establishment of the Justice Ahmadi Initiative on Rule of Law, Democracy, and Social Justice to honor the legacy of former Chief Justice Aziz Mushabbar Ahmadi. Justice Ahmadi served as the Chancellor of NLSIU during his tenure as Chief Justice of India from 1995 to 1997. The Ahmadi Committee Report on Legal Education, 1994 is considered a landmark in legal educational reform in India, and has played a crucial role in shaping NLSIU’s early institutional development. The Justice Ahmadi Initiative at NLSIU will renew this long-standing relationship and open up opportunities for its growth in new areas
