Writer-jurist Jinadatta Desai passes away at 93
Post retirement, Dr. Desai served as the Chairman of Bharatesh Education Trust for several years
Jinadatta Desai, a prolific Kannada writer, translator, educator, and retired judge, passed away in Belagavi at the age of 93. He is survived by his family members. Desai's final rites were to be held at the Sadashivnagar crematorium in Belagavi on Monday at 11 a.m. Born in Amminbhavi, Dharwad district, Desai began his legal career in 1962 after completing his LL.B degree in Dharwad.
As a judge, he served in various districts before retiring in 1991. After retirement, he chaired the Bharatesh Education Trust for several years. Desai's literary career began in college with his first book, Nilanjana. Other notable works include Matte Bandiddeni, Madhushalini, Olagina Male, and Hejje Saalu. His poetry has been published in 18 anthologies.
Desai's contributions to academia were significant, leading to the establishment of the Dr. A.N. Upadhye Kannada study center at Bharatesh Education Trust, which now offers MA-Ph.D courses in Kannada and History. He received numerous accolades, including the Rajyotsava Award in 2017, Sri Bhagavan Mahaveer Shanti National Award, and an honorary doctorate from Rani Channamma University in 2015. His philanthropic endeavors further showcased his dedication to education and regional culture.
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