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.