Gopal Sri Ram

2023 - 1 - 29

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Former Federal Court judge Gopal Sri Ram dies (Malaysiakini)

Veteran lawyer Gopal Sri Ram died at 12.15pm this afternoon at the Gleneagles Hospital in Kuala Lumpur. He was 79 years old. At press time, the cause of ...

At press time, the cause of death remains unknown. He was 79 years old.

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Veteran lawyer Gopal Sri Ram dies at 79 (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — Veteran lawyer Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram has died. The former Federal Court judge and senior deputy public prosecutor was 79.

He was also the lead prosecutor for the RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project corruption case involving Najib’s wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. Gopal was the lead prosecutor for the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case involving Datuk Seri Najib Razak. He was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a private hospital in Kuala Lumpur last week for a lung infection.

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Former Federal Court judge Gopal Sri Ram dies, aged 79 (Free Malaysia Today)

His death was confirmed by a source to FMT. He was previously reported to have been warded in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a private hospital in Kuala ...

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Gopal Sri Ram passes away (The Edge Markets MY)

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 29): Former Federal Court judge Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram has passed away at the age of 79.

The criminal cases that the former Federal Court judge was leading are expected to continue with the existing team of deputy public prosecutors. He passed away at the hospital's intensive care unit at 12:15pm, said to be due to the infection. KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 29): Former Federal Court judge Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram has passed away at the age of 79.

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'He was a national treasure': Sri Ram's passing mourned by legal ... (The Star Online)

PETALING JAYA: Former Federal Court judge Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram who passed away on Sunday (Jan 29) was a national treasure who was a pioneer in ...

"Sri Ram had a world-class brain; he was as cerebral as any in the common law world. Finally, as Malaysia’s greatest prosecutor, in leading our most difficult prosecutions in the 1MDB scandals. PETALING JAYA: Former Federal Court judge Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram who passed away on Sunday (Jan 29) was a national treasure who was a pioneer in interpreting the Federal Constitution, say senior members of the legal fraternity.

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PM Anwar leads tributes to veteran lawyer Gopal Sri Ram (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has offered his condolences to the family of former Federal Court judge Datuk Seri Gopal Sri ...

I remembered he offered to be my Counsel for my case when I was maliciously charged in court pro-bono. Anwar in a Twitter post wrote, “Condolences to the family of the late Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram on his passing. Always willing to impart snippets of his substantial knowledge of the law. “I am deeply saddened to hear Gopal Sri Ram has passed away. “He was a great lawyer and judge. Takziah kepada keluarga mendiang Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram atas pemergian mendiang.

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Malaysian lawyer and lead prosecutor in 1MDB trial Gopal Sri Ram ... (The Straits Times)

Former Federal Court judge was well-known for his rulings on public interest cases. Read more at straitstimes.com.

May his family’s affairs be eased and the family to remain strong and resilient in their moment of grief,” the prime minister wrote on Twitter. “Condolences to the family of the late Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram on his passing. He retired from the judiciary in 2010 and returned to private practice thereafter.

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Former Federal Court Judge Gopal Sri Ram Passed At The Age Of 79 (The Rakyat Post)

Gopal Sri Ram has had an illustrious career ever since he got called to the Malaysian Bar in May 1970.

Sri Ram retired from the bench in 2010 but returned to practice law. He was the first practitioner in Malaysia to be elevated directly to an appellate court. Sri Ram was born on 16 August 1943 in Kuala Lumpur.

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Shafee says will miss Sri Ram, conveys condolences to his family (The Star Online)

PETALING JAYA: The late Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram was a lawyer full of surprises, says Tan Sri Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.

"Even when he was on the Bench, I felt that he was my opponent to a point when I was asked to show cause for contempt in the Metramac case at the Court of Appeal. The late Sri Ram was leading the prosecution teams in two high-profile cases: the 1MDB-Tanore and solar hybrid project corruption trials, in which Muhammad Shafee led the defence teams. [Veteran lawyer Gopal Sri Ram passes away at 79](https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/01/29/veteran-lawyer-gopal-sri-ram-passes-away-at-79) "I knew him when he was a young eager practitioner and I was a ‘rookie’ deputy public prosecutor in 1977. PETALING JAYA: The late Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram was a lawyer full of surprises, says Tan Sri Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah. "The late Datuk Gopal Sri Ram was...

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Condolences, tributes pour in for Gopal Sri Ram from legal fraternity (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Tributes and condolences poured in from the country's legal fraternity following the death of Senior Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Seri Gopal ...

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Ex-Federal Court judge, 1MDB prosecutor Gopal Sri Ram dies (MalaysiaNow)

He died at 79, days after being warded for a lung infection.

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Gopal Sri Ram was a great judge and lawyer (Free Malaysia Today)

His knowledge of the law was profound and he had answers ready for any legal issue posed to him, especially on constitutional law.

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PM conveys condolences to Gopal Sri Ram's family (The Sun Daily)

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today conveyed condolences to the family of senior deputy public prosecutor Datuk Seri Gopal Sri...

“Condolences to the family of the late Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram on his passing. Kunyalam, to Bernama today, and he said that the deceased died at 12.15 this afternoon at a private hospital here. Anwar also prayed that the affairs of the late Sri Ram’s family would be eased, and for the family to remain strong and resilient in their moment of grief.

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Najib's 1MDB trial deferred after death of Gopal Sri Ram (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — The prosecution team for the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial asked for the hearing to be deferred for today and tomorrow.

So we would really like to be there tomorrow for the wake as well as the cremation, if Your Lordship allows us to be there, thank you, Yang Arif,” he said. We are informed the cortege will leave at 2pm for cremation which will be held at Nirvana Shah Alam. “For today, we are seeking adjournment on that basis.

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Sombre atmosphere at Najib's 1MDB trial following Gopal Sri Ram's ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak's 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) corruption trial began today with the High Court being informed on the death of ...

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