Ex-CJ, Madras HC Justice K A Swami dies

NT Bureau

Bengaluru: Former acting Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court and Chief Justice of Madras High Court Justice K A Swami passed away at his residence here on Tuesday.

 The 88-year-old reportedly died due to age related ailments. Justice Swami leaves behind his wife, two daughters and two sons. His mortal remains would be kept at his residence in Sadashivanagar here.

As per his wish his body will be donated to M S Ramaiah Hospital for research purposes, people close to the family said here. Justice Swami hailed from Kudrikotagi village in Yelburga taluk of Koppal district.