: The passing of Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram is felt not only by the judiciary and legal fraternity but also the journalists who covered his cases.They spoke fondly of his firm but amiable approach in ensuring that reporters came out with accurate court stories.
“You, reporters come and sit in front. How can you get the correct facts when you are writing on your laps ,” Suriati recollected. Bernama journalist Jocelyn Ann Dragon said Sri Ram was well-liked by many court reporters, adding that although he had a stern look, he was kind at heart. “Him making an entrance in the courtroom always gave members of the media goosebumps, as the late Sri Ram was very knowledgeable and the points he raised in the courtroom would always be the ‘headline’ of the day.
He said Sri Ram will provide reporters documents and take the trouble to explain legal issues and terms in a simple manner. “He truly understand the works of reporters. Even after court proceedings were held online, he was of great help in giving written submissions before the actual hearing started,” Anbalagan said.