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| Prof. Rajesh Rajagopal Photo: Government Law College Ernakulam |
By Nebil Nizar
Kollam: Celebrated teacher of Law at His Highness Maharajah's Government Law College Ernakulam, Prof. Rajesh Rajagopal, aged 42, passed away at his residence in Cochin on Sunday, 13th January 2013 following a cardiac arrest.
A native of Kollam, Professor Rajesh earned his undergraduate law degree from Kerala Law Academy Law College, University of Kerala, and LL.M in Criminal Law from Cochin University of Science and Technology, with Gold medal.
Rajesh was a very active leftist thinker during his student days. He belonged to the early batch of mooters of the very prestigious Kerala Law Academy Moot Court Society.
He practiced Law at Kollam District Court for several years. His career as a Law teacher began at Government Law College Calicut. He was then transferred to Government Law College Thiruvananthapuram. His last posting was at Government Law College Ernakulam.
Prof. Manoj Krishna, his Professor, friend and later colleague, remembers Rajesh as a very good friend. He added 'Rajesh was a good teacher. His analytical skills were very popular and second to none. As a teacher, he went along with the students and supported them in every curricular and extra curricular activities. He was a real asset to the teaching fraternity.'.
Niaz Salim, Prosecutor, Indian Railways, remember their association at college days. He said 'Rajesh was my senior at college, but seniority in age never acted as a barrier to our friendship. We always stayed in constant touch all this years. He was a sincere, down to earth intellectual who always helped others in need'.
His former student at Government Law College Thiruvananthapuram, Parvathi Janaki, speaking to us said 'He played a huge role in shaping my career. I remember some valuable moments with him during moot court time. His contributions must be really appreciated. He was a real visionary and guru.'
Prof. Rajesh is the son of Dr.V.K Vijayalakshmi and late Advocate-Politician N. Rajagopal. He is survived by wife Bindu V (Engineer, BSNL) and son Arjun Rajagopal. Condolence messages may be sent to Dr. Vijayalakshmi, Lakshmi Nivas, Kankathumukku, Thirumullavaram P.O, Kollam- 691012, Kerala.
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Nebil, You have done a great job. Hope you had good acquaintance with him even though you were not a direct student of him. He had a large fan following (students) who loved him as he took care of them. I have been through his good and bad times. And Sir's demise is really a shocking one. I would never forget his face which always provided a smile for his beloved ones. Rajesh Sir's father Adv Rajagopal was pious man was a true communist and had contested as the candidate of CPM to Loksabha against N. Sreekantan Nair in the 1977 General Elections from Kollam Parliament Constituency. His father had influenced him much and that was the reason that made Rajesh sir and his brother Manoj Rajagopal to go for a profession in Law eventhough their mother Dr. Vijayalakshmi is a known Gynecologist.
ReplyDeleteRajesh was a dear friend and a classmate of mine. He was one of our brilliant stars in class. An excellent thinker, debater and a caring friend and a compassionate human being. We are indeed bless to have been in his company. He's enriched the lives of many by his guidance, selfless help and sincerity. He'll be missed dearly. His voice and vision to make the world a better place will continue with us and all he knew. So long my dear friend.
ReplyDeleteHe inspired many...I"m one among them.The cliched statement of how great a loss has to be made here.. he was an asset to the legal fraternity..
ReplyDeleteShri Rajesh Rajagopal (1970 - 2013) sir was my teacher at Government Law College, Calicut where I pursued 5-year undergraduate course (2000-06). He was a simple man but with great sense and deep thoughts and knowledge. He had his own way to engage with students and colleagues that positioned him very differently among our lecturers and professors. As a teacher, no doubt, Rajesh sir is a success.
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