Kannada writer and retired judge Jinadatta Desai dies at 93
The award-winning author, translator, and educationist passed away in Belagavi on Sunday.
Award-winning Kannada writer, translator, and retired judge Jinadatta Desai passed away in Belagavi on Sunday at the age of 93, according to The Hindu.
Desai, who was originally from Amminbhavi in Dharwad district, began his legal career as a lawyer in 1962 after completing his LL.B in Dharwad.
He served as a judge in various districts and eventually retired as a District Judge in Belagavi in 1991.
Following his retirement, Dr. Desai served as the Chairman of the Bharatesh Education Trust for several years and helped establish the Dr. A.N.
Upadhye Kannada study centre.
His literary works include books such as Nilanjana, Matte Bandiddeni, Madhushalini, Olagina Male, and Hejje Saalu, with his poems appearing in 18 anthologies.
He received several honours, including the 2017 Rajyotsava Award, an honorary doctorate from Rani Channamma University in 2015, and the 2021 Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award.
The final rites for Dr. Desai are scheduled for Monday at 11 a.m. at the Sadashivnagar crematorium in Belagavi.