Vice President condoles the death of SH Kapadia, former Chief Justice of India The Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari has condoled the death of Sarosh Homi Kapadia, former Chief Justice of India. Shri M. Hamid Ansari recalled Justice Kapadias long and distinguished public service. Justice Kapadia possessed remarkable legal acumen and sense of justice and his departure leaves a large void, he added. The Vice President said that he joins the nation in mourning this loss and conveys his condolences to Justice Kapadias family. May his soul rest in eternal peace, he added.