He holds distinct position as an successful Advocate of Supreme Court who is now 90 years old as he was born on 09.03.1930 at Bombay in a Parsi family.
He completed his Law Course from Govt. Law College, Bombay.
He rose to the post of Attorney General of India and appointed as on 09.12.1989 till 02.12.1990 and again on 07.04.1998 till date 2004.
He was also awarded the Padma Vibhushan by the Govt. of India in the year 2002 .
One of his close friends, the Late Nanabhoy Palkhiwala was his most near dear his daughter Ms. Zia Modi is also an Advocate working with the famous Law Firm of India.
Mr. Sorabji has also served as a Member of Permanent Court of Arbitration, at Hague from the year 2002 to 2006.