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Mangalore: Veteran advocate Purushottam Poojary passes away

  •   Tue, May 06 2014 11:54:25 AM


Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore

Mangalore, May 6: Noted advocate Purushottam Poojary passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest in his residence here on Tuesday May 6.  He was 91.


Sources said that he was a diabetic. On Tuesday morning, he went for a bath after breakfast, when he suddenly collapsed. 

Mangalore Bar Association expressed shock and condolence at his demise.

A senior criminal lawyer, Purushottam Poojary had handled several important cases and was also an activist who fought for justice especially for the cause of the legal fraternity. He was in the forefront in the fight for justice in the murder of advocate Naushad Kashimji, who had trained under him. He was also the defence counsel in the sensational Manipal gang-rape case.

He had been a practicing lawyer for 62 years. 

He leaves behind his wife Sita Devi (87) and son Sujay Raj, who is married. His brother resides in Hyderabad. 

His last appearance as a lawyer was in Udupi court on Monday May 5 in connection to the hearing in Manipal gang-rape case.
  

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  • Devraj Rai,

    Sat, May 10 2014

    Loss of Gem to the Mangalore Bar.

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  • Gracy Aranha, Advocate , Surathkal/Dubai

    Wed, May 07 2014

    A Great Outstanding distinguished Personality who fought for perfect Principles of Justice and to save humanity irrespective of caste, creed, rich or poor. He was a great achiever and also a teacher of Life, Living and Law who filled courage and confidence amongst young and old with kindness of heart, full of laughter and life. DK Bar Association will definitely miss him. It was a pleasure to be a member of Mangalore Bar with such a great personality.
    He has fought the good fight and finished the race and kept the faith now enjoying the heavenly peace . Pray May His Soul Rest in Peace . My heartfelt deepest sympathy to the family and friends.

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  • Vivekananda Paniyala, Mangalore

    Wed, May 07 2014

    May His soul rest in peace.

    The one and only true lawyer I have ever seen in my legal profession who fought cases based on merit unlike today's so called famous lawyers who indulge in manipulations and threaten / lure witnesses.
    We lost the one of the finest lawyers of our time.

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  • VITTAL SHETTY, ABUDHABI

    Wed, May 07 2014

    may his soul rest in peace

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  • M.Ashraf, Mangalore/Dubai

    Tue, May 06 2014

    This is loss for every human,the great human rights advocate mr.purushotham pujari.. may soul rest in peace.

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  • Firoz mlore, Jeddah

    Tue, May 06 2014

    Rip ....we lost one of hero and great personality of mangalore...

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  • santosh shetty, mangalore/mumbai

    Tue, May 06 2014

    Sujay, Heartfelt condolences.May his soul rest in peace.
    Lost a great personality.

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  • Ahmed , Jeddah

    Tue, May 06 2014

    Great personality and great human being May god give his family, relatives & well wishers enough courage to bear the loss.

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  • Dr Prakash Harischandra, Surathkal

    Tue, May 06 2014

    A true Fighter who stood by his principles and was not for money or stood for Values and principles.. Deeply miss his courage and confidence he instilled in everybody who went to him ... May his soul Rest in Peace.

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  • KLD, Mangalore

    Tue, May 06 2014

    great personality of Mangalore

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  • Syed Mohiudin, Iruvail/Riyadh

    Tue, May 06 2014

    Outstanding,distinguished Personality Passes away.

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  • D.Prasad, Surathkal

    Tue, May 06 2014

    Really shocked, yes he was "Veteran" advocate and great personality,May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Mohammed Hanief.K, Morgangate

    Tue, May 06 2014

    shocking news,he is great personality and especially backward classes of this region lost their voices.may his soul RIP

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  • Donald Roche, Mangalore

    Tue, May 06 2014

    Dear Sitabai, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of your beloved husband Mr. Purushotam Poojary. I knew him since 45 years.I came to know him through Late Mr. JOBA Who was another well known lawyer of that time. Many a times I enjoyed these two advocates humorous talk in their office. I met him last about eight months back in his court office and had very very short talk. I was surprised to know that he was still practicing. May his soul R.I.P.

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  • DONY LOBO, MILAGRES- MANGALORE(QATAR)

    Tue, May 06 2014

    Having known the late Advocate Purushotham Poojary personally right from my younger days, And having met him hundreds of times while visiting with my late Mother his other great legendary office mate the late great advocate Mr.JOBA Andrade, (who was well known as the Advocate of the poor and the oppressed) I can never forget Mr.Poojary’s humble, simple and friendly style of conversation with all types of clients, (both from rich or poor backgrounds) and his go all-out style to help the clients especially in times of their distress, mental dispairs and need.
    I do believe that his kind heartedness in this world will be duly appreciated by the Good Lord by rewarding him with peaceful eternal sleep in His divine gardens and by blessing his family with all the strength to bear and overcome the grief of the great loss.

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  • Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Tue, May 06 2014

    I have known Purshottam for several decades as one of the most efficient criminal advocates. Fro a short time he was also a politician. He demise leaves in the hearts of many people.

    I join several others in offering my sincere condolences to the members of the bereaved family.

    Joe Gonsalves

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  • shaan, Mangalore

    Tue, May 06 2014

    Great personality and great human being...we lost 2 advocate in dakshina kannada..
    1.Purushottam Poojary
    2.Naushad Kashimji

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  • Anil Albert D'Souza , Bangalore / Mangalore

    Tue, May 06 2014

    My Dear Members of Advocate Purushotham Poojary and Members of Mangalore Bar Association,
    It is with very deep regret and sadness that i join all of you in mourning the loss of one of the greatest senior advocate Dakshina Kannada and Mangalore ever had. A soft spoken person, a role model of youngsters, a voracious reader, a commendable lawyer, a senior friend, a well wisher and a legal philosopher. I had the great privilege of meeting him many times when I was practicing in Mangalore for a very brief period of time. Gem of a Person. A very Admirable Personality. I personally acknowledge his services towards the legal fraternity of Dakshina Kannada and Mangalore. My Heartfelt Condolences and Deepest Sympathies to all the Family Members of Advocate Purushotham Poojary and also to the Members of the Mangalore Bar Association, Mangalore that God may grant them strength to bear this sudden loss.
    May God grant him Eternal Rest. May His Soul Rest in Peace. RIP
    From Advocate Anil Albert D'Souza (Karnataka High Court, Bangalore)

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  • jerome castelino, mangalore

    Tue, May 06 2014

    May the departed soul find rest in peace. May God Almighty grant comfort and solace to Sitabai and Sujairaj in this moment of grief.
    At the age of 91, it is great to be active till the last day of one's life.

    May God grant him eternal rest...

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  • Joseph Andrade, Mangalore / Bahrain

    Tue, May 06 2014

    Dear Sitabai & Sujay, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of our dear beloved Mr. Purushotham Poojary. It was a pleasure to have known him since my childhood - a wonderful, affectionate friendly person always cheerful and humorous. A dedicated, proficient lawyer for over six decades, four of them with my father in the same office - hence the unforgettable acquaintance. He brought peals of laughter to every soul he met with his humorous quips. My last treasured memorable moments with him was at my brother's golden b'day bash at the Mangalore Club in December 2014 and from what I knew him in my younger days, he had not changed a bit, even at 90!! We are deeply grieved on his demise and convey our heartfelt condolences to all his near and dear ones. Memories of our pleasant acquaintance with him will always remain cherished and indelible in our hearts. May his soul rest in peace. With you all at this hour of your bereavement......from Maria and Joseph Andrade & family, P O Box 5202, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.

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  • Hindustani, Manipal/Dubai

    Tue, May 06 2014

    May his soul R I P

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, May 06 2014




    His last appearance as a lawyer was in Udupi court on Monday, May 5 in connection to the hearing in Manipal gang-rape case.

    At 91 he was active in his field. Great achievement.He not only lived a full life, also used his professionalism for good cause in the society.

    May the departed Soul rest in peace.

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  • saiprem H S, MANGALORE

    Tue, May 06 2014

    Sorry to know the shocking news May god give his family, relatives & well wishers enough courage to bear the loss. Our deepest condolences..

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Tue, May 06 2014

    In olden days the legal profession was one having highest esteem and respect.But unfortunately,with the changing times the professionals in this field have no commitment towards 'justice'.Profession simply runs for money and there is 'unanimity' amongst them in sharing the booty.Arguments in court hall like Yakshagana thala maddale...Very sorry state of affairs....

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  • daisy lobo, mangalore, bangalore

    Tue, May 06 2014

    My hearty condolences on the sad demise of our Senior Advocate. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

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  • Jafer, Ullal

    Tue, May 06 2014

    Great personality and great human being
    we are losing him when we need him most
    RIP sir

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  • S.M. Nawaz Kukkikatte, Dubai

    Tue, May 06 2014


    Really shocked, Yes, he was "Veteran" advocate and also most popular human being advocate, May his soul rest in peace

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