Attorney General Anand Ramlogan described the late Tajmool Hosein as a "towering and authoritative figure in the legal fraternity."Via a release, Ramlogan extended condolences to Hosein's family.Ramlogan said, "His contributions to the profession and public life were of immeasurable value in shaping T&T and the Caribbean politically and economically. Moreover, he had a quiet and unassuming character. He was a man of very few words but remained one of the most distinguished constitutional lawyers in the region."
On a personal note, Ramlogan regarded Hosein "as a mentor and hero."Ramlogan added, "We came from the same village, that is, Williamsville. Hosein qualified as a barrister in 1946 and became an internationally recognised expert in constitutional law. It was his distinguished career in constitutional law that piqued the Attorney General's interest in this area."
Hosein was also lauded as a deeply spiritual man and a devout follower of the late Sri Satya Sai Baba. He made frequent pilgrimages to his ashram In India."His faith guided him in every aspect of his professional life," said Ramlogan.During his professional career, Hosein declined offers to become chief justice and president of the Caribbean Court of Justice.
He began an illustrious legal career when he was admitted as a barrister into the Honourable Society of Gray's Inn in 1946, having captured the Buchanan Prize for topping the entire British Empire in his Bar finals.
