Radhakrishna Ramani
Malaysian lawyer
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Radhakrishna Ramani (21 October 1901 – 30 September 1970) was a prominent Malaysian lawyer and the second president of Malaya Bar Council (Now known as Malaysian Bar Council).[2][3][4] Ramani came from a Malaysian Indian ethnic background and he became the first Asian to serve as president of Malaya Bar Council. He also served as former the Permanent Representative of Malaysia to the United Nations.[5] In 2015, he posthumously received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Malaysian Bar council.[6]
Preceded byE D Shearn
Succeeded byMorris Edgar
Preceded byMorris Edgar
Succeeded bySM Yong
Dr. (Honorary) R. Ramani | |
|---|---|
| 2nd President of Malaya Bar Council | |
| In office 1953–1960 | |
| Preceded by | E D Shearn |
| Succeeded by | Morris Edgar |
| 3rd President of Malaya Bar Council | |
| In office 1960–1963 | |
| Preceded by | Morris Edgar |
| Succeeded by | SM Yong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 October 1901 |
| Died | 30 September 1970 (aged 68)[1] New York, United States |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
